Talking Employment Law: The Employment Rights Bill – Part 4

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 4 of the Employment Rights Bill podcast in the ‘Talking Employment Law’ series, Amanda Glover and Shauna Jones, members of the employment team at Clarkslegal, will discuss the key changes the Employment Rights Bill will bring to industrial relations and trade union rights. These changes include:

• Different statutory union recognition thresholds to enhance workers’ rights
• Increased ease of access to the workplace for unions
• Reducing notice periods for strike action and increasing strike mandates
• Stronger protections for trade union members

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