New Employment Rights Bill: How Will It Change Your Work Life?

A major shake-up of UK workers' rights is imminent, but the once-in-a-generation Employment Rights Bill is still being engineered and it is unclear how exactly the Act will work in practice.

The all-new Labour Government, who have promised significant change in Britian since they won the UK General Election by a landslide back in July, have put forth a comprehensive Employment Rights Bill. Once implemented, it will likely be regarded as the biggest upgrade in employments rights for this generation. It will support the Government's mission to increase productivity and secure long-term sustainable, inclusive and secure economic growth. That said, some businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have expressed concerns that the new legislation will be a burden on small businesses. This article will highlight some of the most predominant changes.