Employment Rights Bill Moves a Step Closer

House of Commons considering amendments

The government’s Employment Rights Bill has returned to the House of Commons, moving another step towards becoming law.

The House of Lords has tabled some amendments in its review of the Bill. However, these include amendments seen as weakening day one protection from unfair dismissal and limiting those who can benefit from the ban on exploitative zero-hour contracts.

Such amendments seem likely to be overturned as the Bill passes back through the House of Commons.

Following the House of Commons’ consideration of amendments, the next stage for the Bill will be Royal Assent.

We’ll continue to update you as the Bill makes its way through Parliament. For now, it’s another reminder to start thinking ahead about how your employment contracts and HR processes may need to adapt.