Recent proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill includes sweeping reforms to the UK’s whistleblowing regimen. While these proposals are not yet backed by the government and are therefore unlikely to pass, they do offer significant changes, which if passed, would have meaningful implications.
The Employment Rights Bill continues to evolve, with several recent amendments proposed. While these changes are not backed by the government and are therefore unlikely to pass, they reflect the ongoing debate around workers’ rights and employer obligations. The key proposed amendments in respect of Zero Hour Contracts include:
Big changes are on the horizon for UK employment law. The new Employment Rights Bill poses a major shift in how unfair dismissal rights are applied. Here’s what you need to know:
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The Employment Rights Bill is shaping up to be one of the most significant reforms in decades. A key change is within clause 26, which in its original form, would ban employers from dismissing staff who refuse to accept variations to their employment contracts. But recent proposed amendments suggest a more flexible approach may be on the horizon.
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