UK Employment Law Reforms Tracker

After the Labour party’s victory in the UK general election on 4 July 2024, employment law is set for significant change.

Wide-ranging reforms are expected and, if enacted, would overhaul employment rights: driving up standards for workers, upgrading equality and discrimination rights and reframing relationships with trade unions.

In the King’s Speech delivered on 17 July 2024, two new employment bills were unveiled – the Employment Rights Bill and the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill - setting out some of the intended reforms to workplace rights. While some of the proposed measures will require detailed consultation (such as the creation of a single status of worker), others could be introduced in short order (such as the removal of the qualifying period for unfair dismissal). The government has stated that they will work in close partnership with trade unions and business and will invite their views on how best to put the plans into practice.

Our team of experts are closely monitoring the developments. Use our tracker to find out more about the status of each development and to access further resources.

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