The government’s proposed amendments to employment law include several significant points. While details are subject to change, here’s a summary of the proposed changes and their potential impacts:

Zero-Hours Contracts: The bill seeks to ban zero-hours contracts and establish a right for workers to receive reasonable notice of their shifts. It also mandates that workers be offered a contract with guaranteed hours.

Statutory Sick Pay: The waiting period for claiming statutory sick pay would be removed, and the lower earnings limit eliminated, expanding access to more employees.

Protection Against Dismissal: Workers would have the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day of employment.

Ending Fire and Rehire Practices: The bill aims to eliminate “fire and rehire” practices, which the government has criticized.

For a more detailed discussion on these proposals, keep an eye out for our upcoming seminar. We’ve delayed it to ensure we can present the most comprehensive and accurate overview. To register your early interest, please email our practice manager at Emma@pjhlaw.co.uk.