The Employment Rights Bill 2024, unveiled today, includes a maximum nine-month statutory probation period among 28 reforms, as the government reveals draft legislation 'to boost pay and productivity'.
Downing Street has commented on the government's plans to introduce a 'right to switch off' adding that it could boost productivity by allowing people time to rest.
Half of retail employees in the UK are at risk of leaving their jobs this winter, according to research from the Retail Trust and consulting firm AlixPartners.
The new government confirmed that it would bring forward an Employment Rights Bill in the King's Speech today (17 July) - legislation that will "ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights".
With the general election taking place on Thursday 4 July, workers will be heading to the polls to have their say on who should form the next government. If you are still undecided on who to vote for, here we round up the major political parties' policies on work-related matters, from skills policy to labour supply.
More than half of employees would be tempted to take a job at a different organisation if it offered a four-day working week, but employers are concerned about its impact on operations and productivity, a survey has revealed.