King’s Speech signals major employment law changes ahead in U.K.
By 
Ruth Prickett2024-07-23T12:29:00
Compliance officers should take note of proposed laws in the U.K. with the newly elected Labor government setting the legislative agenda in the King’s Speech last week, promising consultations on enhanced employee rights and a higher minimum wage.
One significant change introduced is the Employment Rights Bill, which promises full employment rights to all workers from their first day.
“The devil will be in the detail, but this proposal will create challenges for employers who will have to consider how they onboard staff and their induction processes,” said Lorraine Laryea, chief standards officer at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). “This will make it more important than ever that they hire the right people.”
Related articles
-
PremiumCheck, please! Tipped employee compensation in spotlight amid U.K., U.S. ‘fair’ pay debate
Earlier this year, amid then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign promise to end taxes on tips in the U.S., the U.K. government introduced a new law to ensure that all tips are paid in full to staff, regardless of whether they were given in cash or by credit card. ...
-
PremiumU.K. Employment Rights Bill triggers debate over flexibility vs. exploitation
Contract workers’ rights are in the spotlight in the U.K. and some EU countries as governments seek to end exploitative practices by eliminating zero-hours contracts, much to the chagrin of some business leaders.
-
PremiumNew U.K. government moves to transform FRC into ARGA
Within two weeks of gaining power, the U.K.’s newly elected Labor government has confirmed its intention to beef up the audit regulator and strengthen corporate governance.
More from Regulatory Policy
-
ArticleU.K. outlines AI sandbox plan as regulators weigh compliance risks
The U.K. has set out a new blueprint for AI regulation, which aims to slash bureaucracy and ramp up the safe adoption of new and emerging technology to unlock potential and boost investment.
-
ArticleCalifornia may create whistleblower program to root out privacy law violations
A California privacy agency plans to seek a whistleblower law, to encourage corporate employees and others to step forward with complaints about egregious privacy violations at their workplaces.
-
News BriefCFPB proposes changes to equal credit opportunity act rules
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule change that would narrow anti-discrimination requirements for the financial industry. This comes as the Trump administration attempts to shutter the agency may finally come to pass.