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Employers prepare for the first phase of Employment Rights Act industrial relations changes
The initial tranche of reforms to be introduced as part of the Employment Rights Act, which was passed just before Christmas, will take effect from 18 February 2026, opening the door to a radical shift in how unions interact with members, potential recruits and employers.
Collective consultation landscape set for major shake-up despite Employment Rights Bill amendments
The government responded to various consultations on elements of the draft Employment Rights Bill this week introducing significant changes in a bid to balance the interests of employers, workers, and trade unions. It followed criticism of the originally tabled bill, with the amendments marking a significant shift in the UK’s approach to collective consultation.
Industrial action forcing re-think of UK food supply chain resilience
The UK has been experiencing a wave of strikes and industrial action across various sectors. These disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities within supply chains, with food and drink shortages in particular making the headlines – underscoring the need for robust contingency planning. Over the last few years, there has been a surge in industrial action, primarily driven by disputes over pay, working conditions, and job security.
Businesses must avoid ‘complacency’ on pay to minimise risk of recognition requests
Manufacturing sector employment law expert Neil Black of Pinsent Masons described a “real spike” in requests for collective bargaining rights from unions representing ‘white collar’ workers – those in office-based administrative or managerial roles – who have historically been less likely to unionise.
UK Government publishes draft tipping code of practice
The government has published a draft code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips. It follows the introduction of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 which received Royal Assent on 2 May last year, designed to make the practice of tipping in the hospitality sector a fair and transparent process. A consultation on the draft code is currently underway and the government says there will be further non-statutory guidance to follow to help employers interpret the legislation.
New duty on UK employers to prevent sexual harassment receives Royal Assent
Francis Keepfer tells HRNews about the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 which has received Royal Assent We're sorry, this video is not available in your location. New laws aimed at protecting women against sexual harassment in the workplace have been finalised. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October and comes into force in a year’s time. We’ll look at what HR can do be doing in the meantime to ensure compliance.
Social mobility a ‘growing priority’ for firms
Transcript The Social Mobility Commission has heralded a new approach to measuring social mobility. It will use data differently in future and hopes to be clearer in future about how to remove obstacles holding people back. This is the main theme of the Commission’s ‘State of the Nation 2022 report - A fresh approach to social mobility’ which has just been published.
A vocal minority
Dr Neil Black speaks with Pat Kelly about his experiences in the Irish Doctors Choir, an ensemble that raises important funds for charity while spreading musical joy The origins of the Irish Doctors Choir (IDC) can be traced back to 2017, when the European Doctors Orchestra (EDO) was getting ready for a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No 2, Resurrection, at the Ulster Hall in Belfast.
Delivering joined-up care for people with type 2 diabetes: rationale, challenges and examples
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