The new Employment Rights Bill proposed by the Government marks the most substantial overhaul of employment law in decades. Moreover, starting from 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection Act necessitates businesses to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment or risk legal action, financial penalties, reputational damage, and enforcement action.
TNON, GQ|Littler and Involve discussed what these changes mean for businesses and how employers can prepare for these new duties. The practical session updated attendees on the hot topics in employment law, the fundamental upcoming changes and how employers can prepare to navigate them.
We discussed:
- The employment law changes proposed by the new Government: how to prepare
- Changes to the law on sexual harassment: practical steps to help ensure your businesses’ compliance