September has seen the return to parliamentary business, including the move to the final stages of the Employment Rights Bill. When this bill receives Royal Assent members will be updated on the changes they need to make now and what to prepare for in the coming months.
On top of this, this month we have seen the return of two notable items; one tribunal ruling on dismissal following personal use of a work computer, and a Section 23 agreement between the EHRC and Lidl GB.
With parliament in conference recess, progress on the Employment Rights Bill is currently paused.
When parliamentary business resumes in mid-October, the final stage, the consideration of amendments (which is also called ping-pong) will be resolved. A date has now been set for the Lords to vote on amendments of the bill - the 28 October. The Lords can either accept Commons amendments or reject them. Either way, the bill will then pass through the Lords and proceed to Royal Assent, at which point it becomes law.
What people professionals need to know from the outset is that only a small number of measures will take effect immediately upon Royal Assent. Most provisions will require further consultations. These will bring about secondary legislation, which will set implemented at a later date. With the first substantive date for new measures being April 2026.
To stay informed about what will happen at Royal Assent, members should refer to the roadmap available on the tracker....
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