[co-author: Annabella Deane]
In this issue we discuss the new Labour government’s proposals to strengthen protections for employees; an Employment Appeal Tribunal decision that affirmed that an employee’s waiver of future claims that were unknown at the time of the waiver can be enforced; and updated guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission on prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.
On 17 July 2024, the new Labour government set out its priorities for the coming year, announced in the King’s Speech. Charles III highlighted that the UK government will “legislate to … ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights”, confirming that a new Employment Rights Bill is expected to be brought before the UK Parliament in the coming months.
This commitment is in line with core proposals made by the Labour Party in its “Plan to Make Work Pay”, which were endorsed in its election manifesto. While it is not clear at this stage which proposals will be included in a new Employment Rights Bill, Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay included proposals on banning “exploitative” zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practises, and advocated...
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