Historic day as new legislation promises zero-hours contracts ban

Historic day as new legislation promises zero-hours contracts ban

Workers’ rights are set to be strengthened following the passage of a major new Employment Rights Bill.

Employment Rights Act: job and legal experts have their say

Employment lawyers and specialists tell Personnel Today about their own concerns about the new Act. The post Employment Rights Act: job and legal experts have their say appeared first on Personnel Today.

Royal Assent for new Employment Rights Act welcomed by Acas & TUC

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has welcomed the new Employment Rights Act, describing it as a significant opportunity for employers and staff to work together to help businesses thrive and improve working lives. The Act, which received Royal Assent today (18 December), will update British employment law and includes the following changes: protection from unfair dismissal will become a right after 6 months of being in …

The Employment Rights Bill is passed and receives Royal Assent

The Employment Rights Bill has successfully completed its final parliamentary stage and received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, officially becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025. The Prime Minister, Sir Kier Starmer, said that the development marked “a major victory for working people in every part of the country”. The Bill will give workers increased rights, including day-one sick pay, new protections for pregnant women and new mothers, gua…

NFDA welcomes key changes as Employment Rights Bill becomes law

The NFDA has welcomed key amendments in the Employment Rights Bill as it passes its final stage and becomes law.

Convenience retailers call for practical approach to new employment rights

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the government to take a pragmatic approach to implementing the measures in the Employment Rights Bill, which has completed its passage through parliament. The ACS urged the government to make sure the new measures are workable for… This story continues at Convenience retailers call for practical approach to new employment rights Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail