What is the status of the changes under the new law?

In this episode 257 of the employment law and HR podcast, as we reach the end of the year and the last podcast for 2025 I cover an update on the status of the Employment Rights Bill, the changes and what has been happening to delay the new law.

In this episode we cover:

• The latest issue causing contention and subsequently delays in the parliamentary process.

• What the impact could be of a removal of the compensation cap for unfair dismissal claims.

• A rundown of the other changes to the Bill from the initial version published.

• What the key changes are and what employers need to be aware of.

• Why it is important to start taking action now to get ready for the new law.

Key takeaway:

There are going to be significant changes to employment rights for employees but those employers who are proactive, fair and have robust procedures and policies in place, coupled with management training will find that the risk of a claim does not increase. For employer who do nothing or think that it will not apply to them there is a significant increased risk of an employment tribunal claim.

You may also find the following helpful:

Employment Rights Bill 2024: Key information

Employment Rights Bill

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