Futureproof your business

he Employment Rights Bill will bring about ten changes that could have a huge impact on SMEs.

But is your business ready?

In our latest whitepaper, we delve deeper into each change, with information on how we expect them to look and what impact we expect them to have.

We also provide actionable insights which allow you to start futureproofing your business.

With the bill expected to gain Royal Assent imminently, the changes could start happening as soon as this Autumn – with the majority of them expected in 2026. But the time to act is now.

The key changes which will impact on your HR policy include:

• The right to guaranteed hours for zero-hour workers
• Enhanced parental and bereavement leave
• Changes to statutory sick pay
• Unfair dismissals from day one
• Extension of tribunal claim limits
• Making flexible working default
• Increased trade union powers
• Third party harassment responsibilities
• Introduction of the Fair Work Agency
• Changes to collective redundancies

Futureproofing your business involves auditing, reviewing and rewriting policies, changing procedures, additional training, smart recruitment, proper use of probation periods and amended contracts. All of this is easier with an expert by your side.

Contact your local office today to see how The HR Dept can help you get prepared.