The Employment Rights Bill represents a landmark shift for workers, aiming to ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and fire and rehire practices, benefiting millions.
Union leaders have embraced the new legislation as a seismic shift from the previous Conservative government's approach, which they criticized for fostering low pay and low productivity.
The government highlights that the bill includes 28 separate changes, although most are not expected to be implemented before autumn 2026, indicating a gradual shift.
The backdrop for this announcement is a troubled economy, with ministers blaming the previous Conservative government for the rise in industrial action and unrest.
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