Pensions & Retirement
Lords vote to scrap mandation power from Pension Schemes Bill
Matt Tickle, CIO at BW, said: “Saver outcomes must always come first, and this decision rightly preserves trustees' fiduciary duties."
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Employment Rights Bill clears Lords after months-long deadlock
The Bill introduces a series of reforms including a ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts, day one sick pay, and stronger protections against harassment, alongside wider changes aimed at tackling insecure work.
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Tory Peers “actively defying” the will of the British public on workers’ rights, says TUC
The Bill, which the union movement said delivers on a clear manifesto commitment, has faced repeated opposition in the Lords despite months of debate and scrutiny.
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Lords defeat risks delaying Employment Rights Bill
The Lords’ decision means ministers must now review compensation caps for unfair dismissal, creating uncertainty over timing and the impact on businesses.
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Only 3% of employers believe Lords will back down on Employment Rights Bill, survey reveals
Employers are bracing for uncertainty as the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) returns to the House of Lords today.
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Home and hybrid working can help people back into work, says the CIPD
Claire McCartney, policy and practice manager at the CIPD, said home working “can enable organisations to attract and retain from a broader pool of talent."
Employee Relations
House of Lords votes against day-one unfair dismissal rights
Instead, peers supported an amendment introducing a six-month qualifying period before employees become eligible to bring an unfair dismissal claim.
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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.
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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.