🚨 New Employment Law Changes You NEED to Know | Fire & Rehire, Sick Pay, Fair Work Agency Explained
In this powerful episode, top employment lawyer Joanna Sutton returns to break down some of the most controversial and progressive updates in the Employment Rights Bill — and what they mean for you, your business, and your career.
🔥 We dive deep into:
The clampdown on fire and rehire practices
Protections around family leave dismissals
Menopause action plans and workplace diversity
Changes to collective redundancy rules
Long-overdue reforms to statutory sick pay
Tougher laws on sexual harassment at work
The proposed Fair Work Agency – a new body set to reshape UK employment standards
Whether you’re in HR, a manager, or an employee, this episode helps you stay legally prepared and ahead of the curve.
🧠 Don’t miss Joanna’s clear, practical insights on how to navigate this evolving legal landscape.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:38 Fire and Rehire Practices
05:06 Dismissal Following Family Leave
08:26 Diversity & Menopause-Related Reforms
11:45 Collective Redundancy Rules
15:39 Statutory Sick Pay Changes
19:21 Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
24:00 What is the Fair Work Agency?
26:51 Final Thoughts & Contact Info
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by Trish Hewitt of Tap HR. The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenter believes it was correct at the time it was recorded (October 2024), the law may have changed since then. You should always seek your own legal advice. This advice adheres to employment law within England, Scotland and Wales.