The Department for Work and Pensions has published guidance notes in relation to the new Fit for Work service which was launched in December 2014.
After the controversy surrounding zero hours contracts, the Government is proposing to ban employers from using exclusivity clauses in them. On 25 August 2014, the Government launched a consultation to examine the potential loopholes employers could use to get around its proposed changes to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill.
As of 25 June 2013, the following reforms came into force:
• The qualifying period (2 years) for unfair dismissal will no longer apply where the main reason for dismissal is the employee’s political opinions or affiliations.
• Changes to whistleblowing law:
