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Employment protections ease worker anxiety but barely impacts economic growth – Resolution Foundation
The research found 2.4 million workers across Britain were very anxious about sudden changes in their shifts.
Employment Rights Bill
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Government sets out phased plan to boost rights for half of all UK workers
The plan, set out today (1st July 2025) will phase in key changes from late 2025 through to 2027.
Recruitment & HR
Majority of business leaders say Employment Rights Bill will harm growth – IoD
49% said they would be less likely to hire new staff, while 36% said they were more likely to outsource roles or operations to other countries.
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CIPD backs Employment Rights Bill amendment to expand role of HR consultants in disputes
The proposed amendment, currently listed as Amendment 132, is set to be debated in the House of Lords this week as the bill proceeds through its committee stage.
Lead Story
Reform and Tories “insulting public’s intelligence” by conflating workplace abuse with banter, says TUC
In recent days, both Conservative and Reform parties characterised Government plans to protect workers from third-party harassment as "an end to pub banter."
Compensation & Benefits
Firms under pressure to modernise payroll systems as new legislative changes take hold
New research from CloudPay warns that UK businesses are struggling to keep pace with payroll legislation updates, including recent changes under the Employment Rights Bill.
Employee Relations
Employment Rights Bill risks undermining key worker protections, warns IER
The IER – a think tank supported by academics, lawyers and trade unions – warned that, in its present form, the bill leaves workers vulnerable.
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Employment Rights Bill putting “brakes on hiring”, says BRC
The survey of HR Directors (HRDs) of leading retailers revealed the scale of concerns about the impact of the Employment Rights Bill, which will be debated in the House of Lords today.
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Lords to examine new rules for Employment Rights Bill
Three committee sessions are scheduled for 29th April, 8th May, and 13th April, though these dates may be subject to change.
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High Pay Centre issues call to strengthen Employment Rights Bill
The centre set out three recommendations for the bill, focusing on fair pay, better awareness of workplace rights and stronger union consultation rights.
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Women are nearly a third more likely to be on zero-hours contracts than men – TUC
The TUC's findings revealed that, on average, women on zero-hours contracts earn almost £10 less per hour than men who are not on such contracts.
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Employment Rights Bill could lead to job losses and rise in employment tribunal claims, warns CIPD
A survey of more than 2,000 employers found that 79% expect the bill to raise employment costs, with 30% planning to cut jobs through redundancies.