The UK Government has unveiled its roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, a cornerstone of its “Make Work Pay” agenda.
This sweeping reform package aims to modernise employment law, improve job security, and raise workplace standards across the UK.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing – and when.
The Bill introduces a range of new rights and protections for workers, including:
Statutory Sick Pay for 1.3 million low-paid workers, removing the Lower Earnings Limit and waiting period.
Day-one rights for paternity leave, unpaid parental leave, and protection from unfair dismissal.
A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices.
Strengthened trade union rights, including simplified recognition processes and electronic balloting.
New obligations on employers to prevent sexual harassment, including by third parties.
Flexible working, bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant workers.
The Government is taking a phased approach to ensure businesses have time to prepare.
Bill receives Royal Assent. Immediate changes include repealing the Trade Union Act 2016 and protections for industrial action.
'Day 1’ paternity leave and unpaid parental leave
Whistleblowing protections
Fair Work Agency body established
Statutory Sick Pay – remove the Lower Earnings Limit and waiting period
Simplifying trade union recognition process
Electronic and workplace balloting
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