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Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunities.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Changes to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty for workers through ban on exploitative zero hours contracts set out in consultation.
New board features members from a range of backgrounds and will advise ministers on the strategy and direction of the Fair Work Agency.
New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April.
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent.
Publication of correspondence between six key business organisations and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the Employment Rights Bill.
Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill.
Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave and trade union reforms
Nicola Smith and Dave Penman have been appointed by ministers as worker members of the Acas Council.
Hardy will be responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers' associations.
Employment Rights Minister visits an Aldi supermarket in Watford following the retailer's decision to make its staff the best paid in the UK.
Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders visits Llandudno to discuss the government's Plan to Make Work Pay with businesses and workers on the seafront.
Call for Evidence launched into unpaid internships as some employers fail to pay young workers despite ban.
Government announces a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss
Government publishes the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into effect.
New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay.
Over 3 million eligible workers set for a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates take effect.
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April.
Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.
Workers will now keep 100% of their tips, gratuities and service charges following new act coming into effect.
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