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UK government announces more changes to Employment Rights Bill

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The UK government announced further changes to the Employment Rights Bill. These include a ban on NDAs that seek to prevent workers speaking out about discrimination and harassment. Changes to the fire and rehire rules...more

Mayer Brown

The UK Employment Rights Bill: Where Are We Now?

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The Bill introduced 28 reforms to UK employment laws when it was published in October last year and, since then, various amendments have been made. In this article, we have selected a handful of what we consider the most...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Employment Rights Bill: Crucial Updates for UK Employers Ahead of Final Commons Vote Tomorrow

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As anticipated, the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) continues to evolve — the latest development being the release of an amendment paper last week. But what do these latest changes really mean for U.K. employers?...more

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UK Tribunal Decision Opens Door to Expansion of Employer Liability for Deductions from Wages Claims

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A recent Tribunal decision in Afshar and others v. Addison Lee Ltd found that the two-year backstop on deductions from wages claims, which has been in force for nearly a decade, was void and the Claimants in that case could...more

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Horizon Scanning: UK Employment Law Developments 2025

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With 2025 underway, employers need to keep in mind the significant upcoming employment law developments that will affect the UK workforce this year and beyond. These include many of the Labour Government’s ‘worker friendly’...more

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UK General Election: Key Employment-Related Manifesto Pledges

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With the upcoming UK General Election, many employers are carefully considering changes each party may implement and the corresponding impact on their businesses. Employment law and workers’ rights are a key focus in each of...more

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Is the UK Government Getting Cold Feet on Capping Non-competes to 3 Months?

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On May 10, 2023, the UK government announced its intention to limit the duration of non-compete restrictions in employment contracts to three months. This was part of a package of measures announced to boost the productivity...more

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UK Government’s Proposal to Reduce Non-Competes Not Included In King’s Speech

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At the State Opening of Parliament last week, the UK Government outlined its legislative agenda through the King’s Speech, an annual address where the ruling monarch, wearing the Imperial State Crown, reads a speech that has...more

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UK Follows US FTC Proposal and Issues its Own Non-compete Proposals

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The UK government on May 10, 2023, announced its intention to limit the length of post-employment non-compete clauses (i.e., restrictions prohibiting an employee from going to work for a competitor or to start a rival...more

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The UK’s ‘Good Work Plan’ Imposes New Rules on Written Statements

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The United Kingdom’s Good Work Plan amended Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) to impose a new obligation on employers to provide all employees and workers with a written statement setting out key terms and...more

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