Employment Rights Bill - Staff Session

20 Feb 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am

On 10th October 2024, the government announced the new Employment Rights Bill (ERB) which will introduce a number of significant reforms to existing workplace rights and legislation.  The ERB is considered by the government as the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation and includes reforms in the following areas:  Unfair Dismissal Rights; Zero Hour Contracts; Flexible Working; Family Friendly Rights; Statutory Sick Pay; Redundancy Rights; Fire and re-hire; Sexual Harassment and Trade Union Rights.

EVH ran an online for staff members on Thursday 20 February 2025 from 9.30am – 11.00am and was led by EVH HR Support Manager, Lorna Ravell and Jonny Cunningham, Lead HR Advisor.   The purpose of the session was to give an overview of the proposed changes and to gain an understanding of the potential impact these changes may have on organisations.