Timetable of employment law changes in the UK

Keep up to date with employment law changes in the UK, including forthcoming legislation that organisations and employees need to prepare for.  

The timetable below is provided to CIPD members, simply sign-in to access the latest employment law updates. 

Further dedicated UK employment law guidance on topics such as dismissal, redundancy and discrimination rights are also provided within our member content. Organisations operating within Ireland will benefit from our dedicated resources addressing employment law in this area. 

What is happening in employment law during the UK General Election 2024? 

On 30 May 2024, UK parliament was dissolved (ended) ahead of the General Election on 4 July 2024. 

In the days before dissolution - the period known as wash-up - the UK government progressed a series of Codes and regulations in employment law; these include the statutory Code on the fair allocation of tips, commencement regulations to bring the statutory code on fire and rehire into effect from 18 July 2024, plus, royal assent was awarded to the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024.

Following the General Election 2024, further regulations that are required to commence any outstanding sections of these laws, and/or to progress the development of other employment law (for example the Neonatal Care and Leave Act 2024), will need to be decided by the next UK government.