CBI Webinar: The Employment Rights Bill – The Biggest Change to Employment Rights in a Generation

Please Note: This event is OPEN to ALL

Join the CBI for an essential briefing on the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently progressing through Parliament. This Bill represents the most significant reform to employment legislation in a generation, with implications for nearly every UK employer. The ERB if implemented without significant scrutiny and change will be a huge threat to growth and jobs in the UK.

The CBI has been actively campaigning to ensure the Bill supports business success and economic growth, while protecting fair employment practices. Poorly designed legislation can hinder investment and limit opportunity. The Bill is being implemented in stages and will affect almost every employer not just those with poor practices.

With implementation dates now confirmed and consultations on key decisions imminent, the CBI continues to engage directly with the Government on areas of concern. This includes:

• Probation periods and immediate employment rights on day one
• When employers can make changes to employment contracts without employees consent
• How overtime might trigger entitlement to a new contract.

Matthew Percival, CBI Director of Skills and the Future of Work, will host the session. As the CBI’s lead on the Employment Rights Bill and one of the UK’s leading voices on this issue, Matthew is actively involved in government discussions shaping the future of UK employment law.

Monica Atwal, Clarkslegal LLP, Managing Partner and Head of Employment, will be providing expert opinion on the ERB during the webinar.

What you will learn

• What the Employment Rights Bill is and when it will come into effect
• What your business needs to know and how to prepare
• How the CBI is working with Government to ensure business concerns are addressed during the consultation period

Who should attend?

It is especially relevant to HR and Government affairs professionals, business leaders, legal advisors, and anyone responsible for managing workforce policy and compliance.