Employment Law Reform: In Focus

The employment law reforms proposed by the government, including the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), are likely to have a significant impact in the UK for millions of employers and employees.

As this is a developing area, we will be setting out all of our resources on those government reforms on this page, with key points to note and practical guidance for employers on the likely impact of the reforms and steps they can take to prepare for them.

Bitesize Employment Rights Bill

Our new series, Bitesize ERB, looks in further detail at different aspects of the Employment Rights Bill. Each episode is under 15 minutes, and provides you with insights, updates on any recent changes, and practical guidance to help your business prepare for the upcoming reforms.

Date published

21 May 2025

Bitesize ERB: Watch Episode One

In our first episode, we explore how guaranteed hours contracts could impact daily operations in the UK and what employers need to consider: .

Employment Law Focus Podcast

In this episode of TLT Employment Law Focus, we look at the changes outlined by the Employment Rights Bill, including removing the unfair dismissal qualifying period, reforming firing and rehiring practices, and ending exploitative zero-hours contracts.

Employment Law Insights

We have published a number of insights on the Employment Rights Bill, which can be found here:

When the Employment Rights Bill was published, it outlined several Labour Party pledges. Following this, the Government conducted consultations and issued responses in late 2024, alongside an amendment paper proposing changes.

Explore the amendments and our initial thoughts and recommendations for employers:

At the start of the year, Partner, Esther Smith explored what employers and HR teams should prepare for throughout 2025. From the implementation of key reforms in the Employment Rights Act to shifts in workforce flexibility, this year brings significant changes to how organisations support, manage, and engage their employees.

When the Employment Rights Bill was published, Head of Employment, Stuart McBride, reviewed the Government’s wish list of employment reforms.