Employment Law Updates: Make Work Pay Bill – The Next Steps

With the publication of the draft Employment Rights Bill, it is more essential than ever for businesses and HR professionals to ensure they understand the proposed new laws and how to remain compliant. This webinar is designed for businesses and HR professionals who want to get up to date on the new Employment Rights Bill and other changes in Employment Law this year, and get guidance on the steps to take now to remain compliant.  

Join our Employment Law experts, Amy Cunningham, of Cunningham Legal, and Simon Obee, Head of HR Advisory at Employment Hero, for this informative session. This webinar gives businesses the information and support they need to feel confident moving forward under the new laws. 

In this webinar, our expert speakers will take a deep dive into what your business needs to be doing to stay compliant. We’ll focus on the a number of areas, which will include the following:

• Unfair dismissal: A breakdown of the proposed new laws surrounding unfair dismissal, alongside what employers need to do when dealing with unsuitable members of staff.
• Flexible working: Understanding flexible working as a default right, the benefits of this new law for employers, and the grounds on which employers could turn down requests.
• Fire and rehire: Understanding the circumstances in which you will be able to dismiss an employee who refuses a contract change, and the steps that you will need to take.
• Collective redundancies: How the law on collective redundancies may be changing, and how to spot areas of risk.
• Ban on zero hour contracts: What the ban on zero hour contracts will mean, how employers can navigate these changes, alongside actionable tips for ensuring your business remains compliant.
• Minimum wage: Discussing the new minimum wage entitlement proposals, and the adjustments employers will need to make to abide by this new legislation.
• Statutory sick pay: What the new statutory sick pay requirements are for businesses, and the measures employers and HR professionals need to take to ensure they follow the laws.
• Sexual harassment: Our experts will also take this opportunity to discuss the new duty to prevent sexual harassment, and what employers need to do now to comply with this duty which is effective from 26 October 2024.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to pick the brains of our legal experts. Whether you’re unsure about what the draft legislation will mean in practice, curious about the implications of these changes on the future of employment, or want certainty that your contracts, policies and processes are legally compliant, this webinar is for you. Register now to gain valuable insights and feel confident that your business is adhering to the new laws.

Disclaimer
This webinar is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or legal advice. The views expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organising company. Attendees should consult with their own advisors or legal counsel before making any decisions based on the content of this webinar.