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AT-A-GLANCE Government have already

SUMMARY consulted on some of

the reforms, which have
already closed, seeking
OF THE EMPLOYMENT views on several areas of

reform in order to inform
their next steps.
RIGHTS REFORM

AN UPDATE FROM OUR BUSINESS PARTNER BPIF

his bill will support employers, see similar changes in the future, the
Tworkers, and unions to get Britain ERB as it currently stands does not
moving forward. It will also update and apply there.
modernise the legislative framework in We will continue to update this
relation to employment rights. guidance as and when plans progress,
The government have committed to designed to help you assess the impact of
consulting on many of the most impactful the proposed reforms on your businesses.
proposals in the bill and amending it For each reform listed, we provide:
accordingly as it progresses through
parliament. Some of the reforms will n An explanation of the proposed
require a change in law, and others will reforms: a brief description of
not. Government have already consulted what the change entails.
on some of the reforms, which have n A high-level overview of what will
already closed, seeking views on several be required to change: an overview
areas of reform in order to inform their of what businesses will need to adjust
next steps. or implement.
Government will continue to consult n A suggestion of the potential business
on these reforms in 2025, and will seek risks: key risks which businesses
significant input from all stakeholders, might face due to the changes.
meaning that the majority of reforms n Details of any consultations that
will take effect no earlier than April 2026. have been launched /closed and
Reforms of unfair dismissal will take the relevant links.
effect during 2027.
This summary guidance has been In addition to the Employment Rights Bill,
updated to reflect the latest published the Make Work Pay plan involves other
timelines as at Wednesday 2nd July 2025. non-regulatory consultations, which are
While the Northern Ireland also included in this guidance for your
government is considering similar information.
legislation, the ERB itself is limited
to England, Scotland, and Wales. The If you are a member who would
Department for the Economy in Northern like to view this, contact
Ireland is consulting on proposals for a hello@bossfederation.co.uk
major overhaul of employment law, but
this is a separate process from the ERB. Download summary guidance
Therefore, while Northern Ireland may Click here to download.

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