Employment Rights Bill: Upcoming Changes
Everything Councils, as employers, need to know
Employment Rights Bill: Upcoming Changes
Everything Councils, as employers, need to know
GAPTC is pleased to welcome Taurus HR to host our March Free Information Sharing webinar, offering clerks and councillors a practical overview of the Employment Rights Bill and what the upcoming changes may mean for parish and town councils as employers.
GAPTC works in partnership with Taurus HR to provide specialist advice to member councils when complex or sensitive employment matters arise. Link to HR Service
This webinar provides an opportunity to hear directly from the HR specialists who support our members.
The Employment Rights Bill – What’s Changing
The Employment Rights Bill represents one of the most significant reforms to UK employment law in recent years. Following consultation, review and parliamentary scrutiny, the legislation is progressing toward implementation.
Employers can expect developments including:
Strengthened employee protections and new workplace rights
Potential changes to dismissal protections and employment status
Updates affecting contracts, working arrangements and employer responsibilities
Phased implementation of new measures once the legislation comes into force
Understanding these changes early will help councils ensure their policies, procedures and employment practices remain compliant. Employment arrangements within local councils can be particularly distinct from other workplaces. This makes it especially important for councillors and clerks to understand their roles, responsibilities and legal obligations as employers.
Further Training: Link to Council as Employer