Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
October 2025 Budget
The Chancellor announced in the October 2025 Budget increases to NMW rates and Employers NI, the threshold for when Employers NI becomes payable is reduced.
Initial Period of Employment
When the length of service requirement for unfair dismissal is removed, a statutory initial period of employment will be introduced.
Sexual and Third Party Harassment
Third Party Harassment. Employers will be required to take ALL reasonable steps to prevent harassment by third parties
Fair Work Agency
A new Fair Work Agency will be established that will have the power to pursue employers who do not comply with statutory provisions.
Labours Next Steps
Labours Next Steps Document Details What Changes Can We Expect To See Longer Term
Unfair Dismissal Extended To Day One
Unfair Dismissal Extended To Day One when the 2 year service requirement is removed dismissal during probationary period will not be prevented
Flexible Working
Labour plans to extend the right to request flexible working to be the default position from day one for all workers, unless it is not reasonably feasible.
Right to Switch Off
The new Right to Switch Off Labour would give workers the right to not work outside normal working hours and not to be contacted outside normal working hours.
Strengthen Statutory Sick Pay
Strengthen Statutory Sick Pay
