We’re continuing to keep a close eye on the progress of the Employment Rights Bill through Parliament and into law.  So, where have we got to so far?

Latest developments

The draft bill has recently completed its progress through the House of Lords, with peers suggesting various amendments to the detailed provisions.  Now, the House of Commons will look at those amendments and consider whether they should be accepted or rejected.

Given the recent shakeup in Keir Starmer’s cabinet, some have questioned whether this could result in a change of approach and a watering down of some of the key provisions included in the bill.  However, the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, has been quick to quash such speculation.  In a statement issued by his department, he has confirmed the Government’s commitment to delivering the ‘biggest upgrade’ to workers’ rights in a generation.  

Despite the Government’s apparent commitment to the bill, concerns remain about their ability to materially increase workers’ rights at the same time as pursuing the sort of pro-business, pro-growth agenda many are convinced we need.

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about the Employment Rights Bills and what they mean for our future employment laws, please come along to our upcoming seminar. Further details are available here.