Navigating Employment Rights in 2025

The Employment Rights Bill has been a hot topic of conversation since it was released, and with so many proposed changes, it can be hard to keep up – right? For many HR professionals and business owners, prepping for the proposed changes is just another thing on the never ending to-do list, alongside ensuring they remain compliant in the meantime. We know, it’s exhausting. Whether you’re a business owner or HR professional, this is your opportunity to take a deep dive into the new legislation. In this webinar Simon Obee (Head of HR Advisory, Employment Hero) and Jhecie de Chavez (HR Manager, Employment Hero) offer practical insights on the proposed legal changes affecting employers, covering topics such as:

Unfair Dismissal A clear breakdown of the proposed new laws, including how to handle unsuitable employees while staying compliant.
Flexible Working as a Right Insights into the proposed employer obligations, and when requests can be declined.
Fire and Rehire Clarifying the proposed new ban on dismissing employees for refusing contract changes.
Collective Redundancies Explore potential changes to redundancy laws and how to mitigate risks.
Zero-Hour Contracts Ban Understand the impact of the proposed ban and actionable tips to navigate these changes.
Minimum Wage Changes Stay updated on new entitlement proposals and how to adjust your practices accordingly.
Statutory Sick Pay Learn about the new requirements and what your business needs to implement.

They will also look at other recent changes to Employment Law, including the new duty to prevent sexual harassment and the new neonatal care leave, coming into effect in April 2025:

Preventing Sexual Harassment A recap of the new legal duty effective from 26 October 2024.
Neonatal Care Leave An explanation of new leave set to take effect in April 2025.
Increases to pay rates taking effect in April 2025 Yearly increases to the minimum wage, the rates for statutory maternity pay and statutory sick pay, and an increase to the employment allowance.

Why Attend Now? It is essential for business owners and HR managers to feel confident and prepared regarding the new legislation. Learn from our in-house experts to ensure you are ready for the changes and remain compliant. This webinar is ideal for anyone looking to:

Understand the practical implications of the proposed legal changes.
Gain confidence in their compliance strategies.
Remain compliant throughout the year ahead.

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge of The Employment Rights Bill and what it means for your business. Secure your spot today and ensure your business is compliant, resilient, and ready to thrive throughout the year ahead.