Personnel Today quotes Nick Hurley on what Labour's election win means for employment law
min readLabour’s election win will usher in a new landscape for employers and employees.
Despite Labour’s 100 day promise, Nick Hurley, Partner and Head of Employment, says employers will be relieved to know that, in general and perhaps with one main exception, they will have time to plan for the introduction of some significant changes to employment law as Labour have committed to “consult fully with business” before legislation is passed.
Nick Hurley, Partner and Head of Employment, says:
Changing the service length element of claiming unfair dismissal protection is technically something that a new Labour Government could push through quickly, as there is scope in existing legislation to make this change without consultation or parliamentary approval. It seems unlikely that this will be pushed through without some consultation, but our view is that this change is likely to come first. Inevitably it will catch many unwary employers out. Query also how the already creaking employment tribunals service will cope with what we predict will be a step change in new claims.
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