Employment Law Update - Employment Rights Bill
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This webinar is designed for employment lawyers of all experience levels to review the proposed Employment Rights Bill and discuss areas for reform.
In the King's Speech 2024, it was announced that an Employment Rights Bill would be introduced within the first one hundred days of government. The proposals include banning zero-hour contracts and the controversial practice of ‘Fire and Rehire.’ Additionally, the government is proposing to extend rights regarding parental leave, sick pay, flexible working and unfair dismissal to all workers.
On the afternoon of 16th October 2024, we will host an open discussion of these proposed changes and consider the implications for workers in the United Kingdom.
Learning outcomes:
- Gain insight into the areas for reform to employment law identified in the government’s proposals
- Engage with others and discuss the current legislation governing the areas for reform to be covered by the bill
- Consider what preparative action you may need to take, should the bill pass successfully
Speakers
Programme
- What should all employment lawyers know about the Employment Rights Bill?
- Why might zero-hour contracts, Fire and Rehire, or Fire and Replace be considered exploitative? Is legislation required to abolish these practices?
- Should parental leave, sick pay, and protection from unfair dismissal be considered fundamental employment rights?
- Is a new body needed to enforce workplace rights (such as, the proposed Single Enforcement Body), or is the current framework sufficient?
- Share your concerns over the employment practices targeted by the bill, and your thoughts on how these should be tackled.
- Discuss the likely implications on your practice with fellow employment law practitioners and experts in the field.