Employment Rights Act

The Employment Rights Act is ushering in major reforms to workplace protections. The qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal will fall from two years to six months, while employers will face a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. Strengthened trade union legislation will expand access rights, simplify recognition processes and increase protections for union representatives. A new Fair Work Agency will oversee enforcement of minimum standards and workplace rights. We can help you prepare for these changes and manage their impact on your organisation.