The government has today [February 3] launched a website with new guidance for retailers and other businesses to ensure they “get employment law changes right”.
Ahead of new changes to employment law from the Employment Rights Act 2025 coming into effect from April, the government has rolled out a new website for businesses offering “free practical guidance and support on what the changes mean and how to prepare”.
Content on the website includes “clear timelines” for when the new law takes effect, “a summary of key changes and actions to take, and links to additional guidelines”.
As part of the changes, from April, Statutory Sick Pay will become payable to staff from the first day of absence, alongside new day one rights for parental and paternity leave.
The government said that it had “nearly 350 engagements had taken place with businesses” throughout the development of its Plan to Make Work Pay and promised further consultation to come as implementation progresses.
Labour has said that “fixing [the] broken labour market is a priority for growth” and that productivity and retention gains from the proposed reforms are set to benefit “many of the UK’s 1.4 million employers”.
Employment Rights Minister Kate Dearden said: “Creating a modern, fair and dynamic labour market is central to this Government’s plan for growth. We want to make it easier for employers to find the people they need, while ensuring that work pays and feels secure.
“Through clear guidance, we are giving businesses the practical support they need to understand these changes and get things right first time.
“These reforms benefit everyone. By improving fairness and security at work, we boost productivity, strengthen retention and support businesses to succeed - helping to drive a stronger economy for the future.”
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