Employment Rights Act 2025

Paternity, parental and bereavement leave

The Employment Rights Act 2025 makes changes to paternity, parental and bereavement leave as well as amending the qualification rules for statutory sick pay (SSP).

Zero hours contracts

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will give certain qualifying workers (including agency workers) the right to be offered guaranteed hours over a defined period. Workers who want to remain on ZHCs will be able to do so.

Time limits for tribunal claims

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will extend time limits for bringing tribunal claims from three to six months.

Gender pay gap and the menopause

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will strengthen employers’ obligations on gender pay gap reporting and supporting staff going through the menopause.

Protection from sexual harassment

The Employment Rights Act 2025 provides for stronger laws against harassment – including from third parties.

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