Although the provisions of the Employment Rights Bill are clearly intended to increase unionization – perhaps dramatically – the Government has tended to frame its rationale for strengthening trade union rights on a broad basis.
Read MoreThe Employment Rights Bill, which was published on 10 October 2024, is a very substantial piece of legislation which, as drafted, would significantly alter employment rights in the UK.
Read MoreEmployers are under a legal duty to provide employees with certain key terms in writing, but even where these requirements are met, many employers expose themselves to risk by using incomplete, off-the-shelf, or outdated contracts.
Read MoreFrom 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new duty to “take reasonable steps” to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees.
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