What does the Employment Rights Act mean for construction?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to transform the construction industry, marking the most significant shift in UK employment law for a generation.
In her latest article, Nicola Smyrl, Partner in our Employment department, explains how this new framework impacts everything from project pricing to workforce planning. Key changes include the reduction of the unfair dismissal qualifying period to six months, new obligations regarding guaranteed hours for flexible workers, and stricter rules for collective redundancies that apply across your entire business rather than individual sites.
With statutory sick pay and parental leave also becoming “day one” rights, understanding these administrative and financial shifts is essential for maintaining project stability. Nicola provides a roadmap for auditing your current workforce and updating policies before these changes take full effect.
Read Nicola’s full article in growth business here: What does the Employment Rights Act mean for construction?
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