Employment law will see vast change under the new government as the King’s Speech today confirmed that a new Employment Rights Bill will be introduced to enhance employment rights.

Sir Keir pledged to

“Level up workers’ rights, so every person has security, respect and dignity at work; we will create a new industrial strategy and invest in cleaner, cheaper British energy; and we will harness the power of artificial intelligence as we look to strengthen safety frameworks.”

Kate Palmer, Employment Services Director at Peninsula, says

“Whilst we are now waiting on the detail, it is clear that the brand-new Employment Rights Bill will impact every employer once it is in force.

“From banning exploitative zero-hour contracts, to making parental leave, sick pay and protection from unfair dismissal available from day one for all workers, it will mean significant change for businesses. The Bill will also seek to reform trade union legislation – this is particularly interesting given the GMB union has just lost a vote from Amazon workers for union recognition.

“But it’s not just this new Bill that’s on the way.

“Minimum wage will be transformed as the age bands currently in place will be removed and legislation on race equality will also be published.

“We now eagerly await the Bills being laid before Parliament when the finer details will be debated but it is clear from the King’s speech that the new government are prioritising changes to employment rights and protections and that we are in a time of substantial change.”

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