Focus on: UK Government’s Make Work Pay plan

The UK Government is bringing in significant change to employment rights through its plan to ‘Make Work Pay’. The centre piece of this is the Employment Rights Bill, introduced into parliament on 10 October 2024.

The government’s plan includes a right to claim unfair dismissal from day one of employment, earlier access to certain parental rights, the removal of the waiting period for statutory sick pay and what’s being termed ‘the right to disconnect’, among a range of other measures.

The government have committed to consultations on a series of these matters and members can monitor the progress of the pledges in the Tracker of law change for the Make Work Pay plan.

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Latest insights on the plan to Make Work Pay from our Public Policy team

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HR People Pod - listen now

HR People Pod, the CIPD's fortnightly podcast, brings together top HRDs, CPOs and business leaders to look behind the news headlines and current topics and their impact in HR and business practice.

Listen to the latest episode on the Employment Rights Bill, where the panel discusses what this means for employers and people professionals. They also examine the potential impact of the provisions, such as removing the two-year qualifying period for protection against unfair dismissal, probation period changes, ending ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts and the role of a new, single enforcement body, the Fair Work Agency.

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UK employment law resources

Practical resources in line with current employment law to help you keep up with recent and pending legislation.

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Tracking potential changes under government's Plan to Make Work Pay

Find out what may change and how you can prepare.

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Timetable of employment law changes in the UK

Keep up to date with the latest employment law developments and proposed future changes.

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Employment law resources

Information to address employment law issues at work, from recruitment and terms and conditions through to maternity, TUPE and redundancy.

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Further essential resources

All the resources you need to understand and stay up-to-date with the government's changes to employment law and other issues that will affect the people profession.

Proposed changes to unfair dismissal rules risk more insecure work

Meaningful consultation is needed to ensure the Employment Rights Bill delivers intended outcomes, as proposed changes could risk more insecure work if rushed through, says Ben Willmott, CIPD Head of Public Policy.

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Discover our thought leadership insight into equal pay

Charles Cotton, CIPD senior adviser on pay and reward, explains the recent cases on equal pay claims and explores how you can protect yourself as an employer while also paying people fairly.

Understanding equal pay

Insight on the Employment Rights Bill

Hear from Ben Willmott, our Head of Public Policy, discussing the Employment Rights Bill and its range of measures.

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Championing the people profession’s role in government plans to Make Work Pay

The CIPD is working with members to ensure proposed changes to employment law deliver the intended outcomes for people and business

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A guide on how to tackle sexual harassment

Practical advice for managers on tackling sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Policy team wrap-up from the Labour Party Conference

Catch up on all the important details from the Labour Party Conference on our CIPD LinkedIn channel.

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Peter Cheese live at the Labour Party Conference

Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, shares insights on his experience at the event and the key topics that matter most to the people profession.

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UK employment law round-up: September 2024

Read through the monthly round-up of changes in employment law in the UK.

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How the CIPD is working with the new government on issues that affect employers

Hear what Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, has to say about the proposed changes to employment law under the Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay.

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CIPD Chief Executive meets with ministers to kickstart Plan to Make Work Pay

Peter Cheese attended a meeting with government ministers on Wednesday 14 August to discuss the proposed law changes.

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Labour’s plan for day-one rights – getting the balance right

CIPD's Ben Willmott, head of public policy, and Rachel Suff, senior policy adviser for employee relations, discuss the new Labour government's plans.

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Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: a new era for employment

The CIPD's Rachel Suff and Claire McCartney discuss some of the proposed changes to employment law under the new Labour government.

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Skills, better jobs and business partnership key to new UK Government growth agenda

Ben Willmott explores the new Labour Government strategies to enhance skills and employment to boost economic growth.

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In case you missed it: September news round-up

Your monthly round-up of the latest evidence and insights to keep your people practices relevant and up to date, including workplace conflict and employment law updates.

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