Since the draft Employment Rights Bill 2024 was published in October, we have had various requests from employer clients asking us what they need to be doing to do to prepare for the proposed changes to employment law. In this video, Anthony Purvis, Head of Employment, provides an answer summarising the key points employers need to be aware of, together with an overview of the background to this proposed legislation.
Should you need more detailed advice on these changes, please contact our team of Employment specialists.
Since this video was recorded, various amendments to the Bill have been published. The most significant of these is the proposed extension of the limitation period for Tribunal claims from 3 months to 6 months. Is extending the time allowed for a disgruntled employee to bring a claim going to mean more claims, or more time to resolve disputes before they trouble the Tribunal? We shall see.
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