Prospective Changes Under the New Government

A review of Labour’s first 100 days of employment law changes and what further reforms may follow in the next 12–24 months. Expert insight from Springhouse Solicitors.

Further to my earlier article, in today's King's Speech, we see a little more of the detail of the new Government’s proposals for reforming employment law within its first 100 days of office, in the form of the new Employment Rights Bill. The primary focus is on enhancing workers' rights and protections. Key legislative initiatives include:

A clear overview of Labour’s planned workplace reforms for September 2024 and what they mean for employers and employees. Expert guidance from Springhouse Solicitors.

Explore how employment tribunal reforms aim to improve access to justice for UK workers. Clear, expert employment law insight from Springhouse Solicitors.

The UK government’s proposed overhaul of employment law is making waves across the nation, promising significant improvements in worker rights and protections. While many hail these changes as a long-overdue step towards fairness and security, others question the practicality and potential unintended consequences. Let’s dissect these reforms, critically examining their merits and the challenges they may pose.

UK law is changing: employees may soon gain unfair dismissal rights from day one. Discover what this means and how employers should prepare.

During the election, Labour pledged to initiate substantial reforms to UK employment law within the first 100 days of taking office. While these changes will likely be proposed quickly, the process to enact them into law will take time. This article outlines the proposed reforms from Labour’s 2024 manifesto and their "Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for Working People," providing an overview of what UK employers can expect.