The King’s Speech and Employment Law
- Employment Law
- 17th Jul 2024
This morning, in the King’s Speech, the legislative agenda for the new Labour government was set out in their ‘New Deal for Working People’. We will aim to detail the following topics which are set to be covered by the new Employment Rights Bill: The Future of Zero Hours Contacts Day One Right to […]
By Amy Jefferson
MLP Law
This morning, in the King’s Speech, the legislative agenda for the new Labour government was set out in their ‘New Deal for Working People’.
We will aim to detail the following topics which are set to be covered by the new Employment Rights Bill:
- The Future of Zero Hours Contacts
- Day One Right to Unfair Dismissal Protection
- Banning ‘Fire and Re-Hire’ Practices
- Statutory Sick Pay
- Flexible Working From Day One
- Post Maternity Leave Changes
- New Enforcement Body for Employment Rights
- Changes to Trade Union Activity
- Family Friendly Rights
- Implementing a Genuine Living Wage
Later, we will explore other areas of change, which include:
- Expanding Pay Gap Reporting
- Redefining Worker Status
- Unpaid internships
- The Right to Disconnect
- Menopause Action Plans
- Collective Redundancy Consultation
- Business Immigration
- TUPE and Whistleblowing Protections
- Artificial Intelligence
- Increasing Time Limits and Compensation at the Employment Tribunal
- When to Expect These Changes
About the expert
Amy Jefferson
Following the completion of her undergraduate degree in Law, Amy started her legal career at a trade union law firm based in Sheffield in September 2022.
Amy’s interest in legal practice began following a series of trips to the Manchester Crown Court public gallery with her Grandad. What started as a few day trips sparked a real interest in legal practice and a few years later she undertook work experience with a high street firm in Bramhall specialising in employment law.
This area was further explored during university by studying an elective module in employment law and completing a part time work placement in employment law alongside studies in her final year. After university, looking to explore her options she began working in personal injury. However, quickly missing the pace and range of employment law, she returned to the area and has found the work to be meaningful and rewarding.
In her spare time, Amy likes to attend live music events and go for walks in the Peak District.
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