Labour and employment: what the new government means for workers’ rights

Labour and employment: what the new government means for  workers’ rights

Market report: employment

Contributors

Leia Braunton

Leia Braunton talks to senior employment lawyers about what to expect – and what to be prepared for – under the new Labour Government.

After 14 years of Conservative rule, the Labour Party swept into power on 4 July 2024, setting the stage for transformative changes in UK employment law. Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay promises a bold agenda of reforms aimed at boosting worker protection, ensuring fair pay, and modernising workplace practices. These sweeping changes will have significant implications for employers across various sectors. But what do these reforms mean for employers and their in-house lawyers, and how can they stay ahead of the curve?

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