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class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-new-deal-for-working-people\">What is the New Deal for Working People?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labour.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MakeWorkPay.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour\u2019s \u2018Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People\u2019<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was a manifesto promise designed to create a fairer and more secure workplace for everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-line with their promise to pass legislation within their first 100 days in office, on 18th October 2024, Labour announced a new Employment Rights Bill &#8211; 105 days after the general election win, and 93 days after the State Opening of Parliament officially swore in Keir Starmer and his new government.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new Employment Rights Bill is the first major example of the New Deal for workers in action, and represents the start of Labour workers\u2019 rights changes that were outlined in the manifesto. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you find out more, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-detailed-look-at-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read our detailed analysis on the Employment Rights Bill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or read our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/the-employment-rights-bill-and-what-it-means-for-smes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how the proposed changes will affect small and medium sized businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering what other changes were announced in Labour\u2019s New Deal and how these changes could impact your business. For SMEs, staying informed and prepared is key to navigating these potential shifts in business operations and workforce strategies. Our platform is packed with tools and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance-essential-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that make compliance straightforward, and our HR Advisory service means you can speak to HR experts whenever you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more big changes likely on the horizon, we\u2019re breaking down these proposals and offering some insights to help you think ahead.<\/span> Labour&#8217;s \u2018Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People&#8217; is designed to create a fairer and more secure workplace for everyone. With promises to pass legislation within their first 100 days in office, it\u2019s likely that we\u2019ll see a Bill introduced to Parliament very soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with big changes on the horizon, we\u2019re breaking down these proposals and offering some insights to help you think ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-one-right-to-claim-unfair-dismissal\">Day-One Right to Claim Unfair Dismissal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing a right for employees to claim unfair dismissal from the first day of employment, moving away from the current requirement of at least two years\u2019 service. However, employees dismissed during their probationary period would not be able to claim unfair dismissal. This protection may also extend to workers, not just employees.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Were changes to day-one right to claim unfair dismissal covered in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-detailed-look-at-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><b>October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/b><\/a><b>? &#8211; Yes (note: no changes will come into law until 2026).<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This change aims to create a fairer workplace environment, but will also create more bureaucracy for employers by making it harder to take quick decisions on letting employees go. Given that it appears that individuals will not be able to claim unfair dismissal if dismissed during a probationary period, it\u2019ll be more important than ever to have robust employment contracts in place for all staff which clearly set out that ongoing employment will be subject to successful completion of a probationary period.<\/span><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he other top tip is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/smartmatch-leap-in-recruitment-tech\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get smart about your hiring.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If it\u2019s going to be harder to move unsuitable employees on, you\u2019ll want to make sure you are making the best possible choices about who you hire in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartmatch.employmenthero.com\/uk\/?type=employer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1728\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image.png\" alt=\"SmartMatch: one giant leap in recruitment tech\" class=\"wp-image-23391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image.png 1728w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image-864x508.png 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/SmartMatch-Blog-Cover-Image-440x258.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flexible-working-as-default\">Flexible Working as Default<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The right to request flexible working arrangements has been a day one right since 6 April 2024, so it is not entirely clear what further reforms the Government is proposing in this area. It may be that the permissible reasons for refusing a flexible working request will be narrowed to make it harder for an employer to reject a flexible working request. It\u2019s also proposed to extend the rights for flexible working to workers and not just employees.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Were changes to flexible working proposed in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-final-review-of-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><b>October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/b><\/a><b>? &#8211; Yes (note: no changes will come into law until 2026).<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Flexible working can boost employee satisfaction and productivity. As a business that thrives on remote work, we know a thing or two about it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> However, it\u2019s also important that employers set expectations of what is required of employees when working flexibly. For example, where employees are working remotely, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/remote-work-policy-template\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote working policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great place to start. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this blog for the lowdown on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/measure-productivity-remote-employees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helping your team maintain team productivity with flexible or remote schedules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ban-on-exploitative-zero-hours-contracts\">Ban on \u201cExploitative\u201d Zero-Hours Contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the Government has said that it will eliminate \u201cexploitative\u201d zero-hours contracts to enhance job security, it isn\u2019t clear how \u201cexploitative\u201d zero-hour contracts will be defined or whether this will be a ban on all zero-hours contracts. One proposal is that employees on zero-hours contracts who work regular hours will have a right to move to a regular contract after 12 weeks, but can opt to remain on a zero-hours contract if they wish<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Were changes to zero-hours contracts proposed in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-further-breakdown-of-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><b>October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/b><\/a><b>? &#8211; Yes (note: no changes will come into law until 2026).<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>W<\/strong><b>hat this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Promoting job security is a positive move, but it could impact businesses relying on flexible, casual work arrangements. If this applies to you, consider offering part-time or fixed-term contracts to maintain workforce flexibility. We\u2019ll keep you updated as more details emerge, so you can adapt smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/06\/Flexible-Working-Policy_DownloadableHeader_22062021_IC.png-1.jpg\" alt=\"Remote working policy and employee agreement template\" class=\"wp-image-295\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"end-fire-and-rehire-practices\">End Fire and Rehire Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Banning the practice of firing employees only to rehire them on less favourable terms, except when there is genuinely no alternative.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Were changes to fire and rehire practices proposed in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-detailed-look-at-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><b>October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/b><\/a><b>? &#8211; Yes (note: no changes will come into law until 2026).<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding when you will still have a right to fire and rehire will be crucial, and our HR Advisory team is always on hand to help you navigate tricky questions like this.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it becomes harder to dismiss and re-engage employees on reduced terms in order to save costs, businesses may need to explore other ways to manage costs effectively. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you thought about other ways to optimise and automate your workflow? Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/automated-hr-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR automation solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help streamline operations and reduce costs effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"raise-the-minimum-wage\">Raise the Minimum Wage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Adjusting the minimum wage to account for the cost of living, creating a genuine living wage, and removing age bands so all adults are entitled to the same minimum wage.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Were changes to the minimum wage proposed in the October 2024 Employment Rights Bill? &#8211; No, however, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/pay-boost-for-millions-of-workers-next-year\"><b>raises were announced in the October 2024 Budget<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will come into effect from April 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Our Report on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/the-state-of-wellbeing-at-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of Workplace Wellbeing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlighted financial stress as the top concern for employees. This proposed increase in the minimum wage could significantly ease that burden, creating a more supportive work environment, but it\u2019s not clear whether the Government has thought about how businesses will afford this. Keep an eye out for our upcoming Instapay feature, designed to further enhance financial wellbeing and help your team thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"equal-pay-reporting\">Equal Pay Reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Requiring companies with 250 or more employees to publish gender, ethnicity and disability pay gaps, along with action plans to close these gaps.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Were changes to equal pay reporting proposed in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-final-review-of-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><b>October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/b><\/a><b>? &#8211; Yes (note: no changes will come into law until 2026).<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0While we already have gender pay gap reporting obligations, these proposals extend equal pay protection to ethnicity and disability. Ensure your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/solutions\/automated-payroll\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payroll system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes features to track and address pay gaps \u2013 we provide tools to support equal pay reporting, promoting transparency and fairness in your business. This can help you stay compliant and foster a more inclusive workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"statutory-sick-pay-reforms\">Statutory Sick Pay Reforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making statutory sick pay available from the first day of sickness and removing the lower earnings limit so that all employees and workers are eligible, even those on low wages.\u00a0<\/span>Were changes to statutory sick pay proposed in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-final-review-of-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><b>October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/b><\/a><b>? &#8211; Yes (note: no changes will come into law until 2026).<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes will likely increase costs for employers, so adjustments in budgeting and forecasting will be necessary. Reducing the need for employees to take time off is more important than ever\u2014consider implementing an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employee wellbeing and reduce absence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/09\/EAP_1.png\" alt=\"hands holding to a cup of coffee\" class=\"wp-image-7323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/EAP_1.png 936w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/EAP_1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/EAP_1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/EAP_1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/EAP_1-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/EAP_1-240x240.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mental-health-support-in-the-workplace\">Mental Health Support in the Workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Enhancing worker support, with a focus on mental health.\u00a0<\/span>Were changes to mental health support proposed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-final-review-of-the-employment-rights-bill\/\">October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/a>? &#8211; Not directly, but many of the proposed changes aim to positively impact the mental health and work-life balance of workers.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0A proactive approach to mental health is key. We offer resources to help you create a supportive workplace environment. Check out our Report on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/the-state-of-wellbeing-at-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of Workplace Wellbeing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more on our findings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"family-friendly-rights\">Family-Friendly Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>What was proposed: <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Protecting recent maternity leave returners from dismissal for six months after they return to work, unless a specified reason applies, and making parental leave a day one right for all workers (not just employees).\u00a0<\/span>Were changes to family leave and rights proposed in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/a-final-review-of-the-employment-rights-bill\/\"><b>October 2024 Employment Rights Bill<\/b><\/a><b>? &#8211; Yes (note: no changes will come into law until 2026).<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What this means for SMEs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If these changes are implemented, they could impact your parental leave policies. Now is a good time to review your policies and stay informed about upcoming changes. We\u2019ll update our template policies to reflect any legal changes, ensuring you\u2019re always compliant.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/parenthood-culture.jpg\" alt=\"A father in plank position on a yoga mat looking at a tablet with a young girl on his back\" class=\"wp-image-5952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/parenthood-culture.jpg 850w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/parenthood-culture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/parenthood-culture-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-wrap-up\">The wrap up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These proposed changes aim to promote inclusive and fair workplaces, but will also cause challenges for businesses to comply with these new obligations. As new laws get put into place, staying informed and proactive can help ensure a smooth transition when these ambitions get put into action. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employment-law-updates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our employment law guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is regularly updated with any new changes and is a great place to keep up to date with changes that may affect your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Question for our readers: How do you think these potential changes will affect your hiring and employment practices? 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