The Labor Rights Act: what you need to know

“The Labor government made bold promises in its election manifesto to deliver the biggest upgrade to workplace rights for a generation within 100 days of taking office. It is fair to say that this was always going to be an ambitious target, and while the Employment Rights Bill contains important preparatory steps to radically overhaul key elements of the UK employment law landscape, these will essentially be subject to further consultation and detail. set out in the regulations, meaning that practical changes to key areas are unlikely to come into force before autumn 2026. That doesn’t mean employers should be complacent – ​​the changes will have a significant impact on what we currently consider “business as usual” HR decisions, and boards of directors in particular, must keep an eye on the most important changes in workforce planning over the next two years.”