Employment Tribunal Backlog Grows Amid UK Workers’ Rights Reform
The growing employment tribunal backlog in the UK raises concerns as the Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, aims to enhance protections for workers, including provisions for guaranteed hours and restrictions on “fire-and-rehire” practices. While these reforms are designed to improve workplace conditions, they may inadvertently exacerbate the existing backlog in employment tribunals, delaying […]
New Zero-Hour Contract Rules for Agency Workers: What Employers Need to Know
The UK government has recently unveiled plans to extend zero-hour contract regulations to agency workers, aiming to improve job security and ensure fair treatment. While this announcement signals positive change for agency staff, there are still several complexities that employers and workers should be aware of. Key Details of the Proposed Rules The government’s new […]