What does the UK’s new Employment Rights Act mean for your business?
The UK’s new Employment Rights Act is not just a minor HR tweak; it represents the most significant overhaul of employment law in recent years. These reforms are set to reshape how employers recruit, manage probation, respond to flexible working and handle dismissals for many years to come.
In this episode of Business Talks, hosts Tom Alun-Jones and Zoe Thomas sit down with employment law expert Dan Begbie-Clench, Employment Law Partner at Doyle Clayton. Together, they discuss complex legislative changes and give their insight on the key points that businesses need to know. They explore:
- Why the legislation has been introduced,
- Which employer practices it aims to address,
- The major changes, particularly around unfair dismissal, qualifying periods and compensation caps,
- Which sectors and employee groups may be most affected, and
- Practical steps employers can take now to prepare.
