Talking Employment Law: The Employment Rights Bill – Part 3

In October 2024, the Government unveiled its Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament to become law. This Bill introduces major reforms to workers’ rights.

In part 3 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Louise Keenan and Lucy White, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss some of the main provisions of the Bill, including changes to:

• Fire and re-hire practices
• Sexual and Third-Party Harassment
• Zero-hour contracts
• Tribunal Limitation Periods

Understanding these changes is crucial for your business. If you need guidance on how to navigate these proposed reforms, don’t hesitate to reach out to our employment team. Preparing now will ensure you’re ready when these changes take effect.

The Employment Rights Bill Podcast Series

• Part 1: Unfair dismissal and family rights
• Part 2: Changes to collective redundancies, flexible working and sick pay
• Part 3: Changes to fire and re-hire practices, harassment, zero-hour contracts and tribunal limitation periods
• Part 4: Key changes the ERB will bring to industrial relations and trade union rights