Episode Details

In part two of the HR Insights podcast, Stuart Elliott is joined once again by Paul Burton, employment solicitor at ViewHR, to explore the further changes expected under the Employment Rights Act and what they could mean for employers, HR teams and people managers.

The conversation looks at some of the most significant reforms still to come, including the reduction of the unfair dismissal qualifying period, the removal of compensation caps, proposed restrictions around fire and rehire, stronger sexual harassment protections and new rights for zero and low-hours workers.

From probation periods and manager capability to workplace culture, documentation and organisational risk, this episode offers practical guidance for HR leaders preparing for a period of significant employment law change.

Key timestamps:

• 00:22 Introduction to Employment Law Changes
• 00:51 Looking Ahead: Future Employment Law Developments
• 01:20 Upcoming changes in HR and employment law
• 02:30 October 2024: Key legal updates for employers
• 03:55 Changes to unfair dismissal claims and tribunal limits
• 04:54 Future legislative plans and potential delays
• 06:37 Impact of reduced qualifying period on employment risk
• 08:28 Probation periods and their strategic importance
• 11:10 Removal of compensation caps and settlement implications
• 13:55 Fire and rehire practices and legal reforms
• 20:55 Significance of 'all reasonable steps' in harassment laws
• 23:35 Changes to zero and low hours worker rights
• 27:01 Enhanced protections around pregnancy, family leave, and gender pay
• 28:21 HR management strategies for upcoming legal changes
• 30:37 Potential for companies to be 'guinea pigs' in legal reforms
• 31:35 Closing remarks and contact information for Paul Burton

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