Retailers face new employment challenges as Employment Rights Act 2025 approaches
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Updated · Freeths · Apr 24
Retailers face new employment challenges as Employment Rights Act 2025 approaches
10 articles · Updated · Freeths · Apr 24
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major changes, including extended family leave, longer redundancy consultations, and limits on fire and re-hire, significantly impacting UK retail employers.
Retailers are urged to review contracts, update policies, and train managers to handle increased legal complexity and a likely rise in employment disputes.
These changes come amid ongoing pressures from higher National Insurance contributions and minimum wage increases, making flexibility and productivity more difficult for retailers operating on tight margins.
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