Last month the UK voted for a new government. The Labour party promised sweeping changes to UK employment law in its manifesto, and the King’s Speech confirmed the new government’s proposals to pursue numerous employment law reforms. Immediately following these announcements, Baker McKenzie employment partners Julia Wilson, Kim Sartin, Stephen Ratcliffe and Jonathan Tuck, and pensions partner Tom McNaughton discussed the implications of the new government’s proposals on employment and pensions law during our New Government, new law? webinar.
The government intends to make changes impacting “exploitative contracts,” unfair dismissal law, parental leave, statutory sick pay and industrial action laws. Our key takeaways document outlining steps UK employers can take now is available HERE.
And, for a deeper dive on the government’s proposals in relation to trade unions, industrial relations and collective rights, and how they might impact businesses, watch our quick chat HERE. Jon Tuck and Jess Bowden discuss Labour’s proposals in relation to trade union recognition and trade union access in the workplace and provide insights into what organizations can start thinking about before consultations open, as well as some useful tips on how you can develop your key stakeholder’s knowledge and approach when looking at your industrial relation strategy.
For more, reach out to your Baker McKenzie employment attorney.