Before the 2024 general election, the government committed to a "right to switch off", drawing on models used in Ireland and Belgium. The intention was to deliver it via a statutory code of practice rather than as a stand-alone legal right.
Employment Updates
With the US–Iran conflict continuing to disrupt the Gulf region, employers are having to manage not just immediate disruption but prolonged uncertainty - bringing workforce, legal and operational risks into sharper focus.
Employers are being urged to review their recruitment procedures after new figures revealed that immigration enforcement raids have reached record levels across the UK.
Read the final part on our blog covering the key changes within the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Read part 2 of our blog on the changes to the Employment Rights Act 2025.
After months of parliamentary debate, the Employment Rights Bill has finally cleared the House of Lords and gained Royal Assent on 18th December 2025.