House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Delivering the Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay - Introduction of the Employment Rights Bill
10 October 2024 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Jonathan Reynolds Lab Co-op Stalybridge and Hyde
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Jonathan Reynolds is introducing the Employment Rights Bill as part of the government's Plan to Make Work Pay.
- The bill aims to raise employment rights, improve work-life balance, tackle gender inequality, and enhance worker security.
- Consultations on the reforms are expected to begin in 2025, with most reforms taking effect no earlier than 2026.
Issue summary
Jonathan Reynolds is introducing the Employment Rights Bill as part of the government's Plan to Make Work Pay.
Action requested
The Government is bringing forward legislation that will raise employment rights, improve work-life balance for families, tackle gender inequality in the workplace, and enhance worker security. The bill includes provisions such as day one protection from unfair dismissal, expanded parental leave, and improved enforcement through a new Fair Work Agency. Consultations on these reforms are expected to begin in 2025 with most reforms taking effect no earlier than 2026.
Key facts
- The Employment Rights Bill is the government's commitment to bring forward legislation within 100 days of entering office.
- It aims to raise employment rights, improve work-life balance for families, and tackle gender inequality in the workplace.
- Provisions include day one protection from unfair dismissal and expanded parental leave entitlements.
- The Fair Work Agency will be established to simplify and strengthen enforcement systems.
- Consultations on reforms are expected to begin in 2025 with most reforms taking effect no earlier than 2026.