The TUC has today (Monday) told Conservative and Liberal Democrat peers in the House of Lords to 'stop trying to block' stronger rights for millions of workers.
With the completion of the lengthy House of Lords committee stage on 24 June 2025 and the publication of the Government's implementation roadmap on 1 July 2025, the Employment Rights Bill is becoming an ever more pressing reality for HR departments. What happens next and what is the likely legislative timetable?
Updated to reflect the Department of the Economy's response to the Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill consultation relating to proposed reforms to zero-hours contracts, written employment terms and protections against “fire and rehire” practices in Northern Ireland.