From zero (hours) to hero: the government bill shaking up employment law | Commercial Awareness Compass #16

The new Employment Rights Bill is shaking things up in the workplace. Among the most significant changes is that zero-hour and agency workers may soon have the right to request contracts that match their working hours – after 12 weeks of consistent service. Though, the details are still up in the air, much like your group chat trying to pick a brunch spot. However, the pressure is mounting for companies to rethink how they engage staff who get no guaranteed hours yet must be available at a moment’s notice. Whether you’re a student slotting agency shifts between lectures and late nights or a trainee fielding calls from clients more jittery than a first date, this is one to watch (popcorn optional).The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw, helps you build your commercial awareness every week with a beginners, intermediate and advanced breakdown of a story from an expert lawyer and trainee solicitor host. This story was taken from a live conversation a few months ago. If you don't want to wait for these conversations, head over to the Commercial Awareness Compass to get them straight to your inbox each week. 🚀 Boost your commercial awareness: https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass