UK Employment Rights Bill edges towards final stages

Parliament is now moving to the final stages of the Employment Rights Bill with amendments being considered (also called ping-pong).
 
On 28 October there will be a vote on the amendments. We've summarised the state of play on the bill and what people professionals should do to prepare for the measures set to come in. Key takeaways include:
 
  • Watching out for key consultations
  • Preparing for change
  • Finding out what the CIPD is doing

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