The Employment Rights Bill: an LRD guide
Labour Research Department, London
LRD - London
2024
40 p.
labour contract ; conditions of employment ; dismissal ; collective bargaining ; workers rights ; trade union rights
Law
English
Index
978-1910168-94-3
04.01-68860
"The Labour government introduced its Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024 which promises to deliver “the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation.”
The Bill includes 28 reforms across nine areas: zero hours; fire and rehire; day one rights; sick pay; flexible working; maternity protection; enforcement; pay bargaining, and trade union rights.
This LRD guide looks in detail at what the Bill contains, including:
• Guaranteed hours for zero-hours and minimum-hours contracts
• Day one dismissal rights and statutory probation
• Restrictions on fire and rehire
• Repeal of restrictive industrial action laws
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave rights
• Collective bargaining in key sectors
This LRD guide provides essential information. Reps need this guide to raise awareness, advocate for stronger protections, and ensure safer workplaces for all."
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