What does the new Employment Rights Bill mean for retailers?

How the Employment Rights Bill can make jobs work

Work is not a route out of poverty for many in the UK, even though wages for people on low pay have increased. The Employment Rights Bill is a chance to change that.

What does the new Employment Rights Bill mean for retailers?

The Employment Rights Bill, slated for major implementation in autumn 2026, is being hailed by the government as a bold step forward for workers’ rights. But for the retail sector – a cornerstone of the UK economy that employs over three million people – the swift nature of the proposed changes has triggered alarm bells. Retailers and employment law experts are warning that the Bill, while well-intentioned, could pose significant risks to busine…