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Commercial Awareness Compass
From zero (hours) to hero: the government bill shaking up employment law
Henry Nelson-Case
Published Thu, 01 May
The new Employment Rights Bill is shaking things up in the workplace. Among the most significant changes is that zero-hour and agency workers may soon have the right to request contracts that match their working hours after 12 weeks of consistent service. Though, the details are still up in the air, much like your group chat trying to pick a brunch spot. However, the pressure is mounting for companies to rethink how they engage staff who get no guaranteed hours yet must be available at a moment’s notice. Whether you’re a student slotting agency shifts between lectures and late nights or a trainee fielding calls from clients more jittery than a first date, this is one to watch (popcorn optional).
But will these changes fundamentally reshape employment flexibility? Could businesses face unintended financial consequences, and how might this influence the attractiveness of agency roles? More importantly, how will commercial lawyers help clients adapt to this evolving regulatory landscape?
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