In 2025, several UK government policies have influenced employment and the job market which are listed below:
- Employment Rights Bill
- Workers are now safe from unfair firings from their very first day.
- Zero-hours contracts are being restricted, so employees can ask for guaranteed hours.
- Companies can’t easily fire and rehire
- Employees get more rights for flexible work, parental leave, sick pay, and redundancy pay.
- Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act:
- Some public sector workers, like those in healthcare or transport, have to keep a basic level of service going even when they're on strike.
- Worker Protection Act:
- Employers must prevent harassment at work, including from customers or clients.
- Employment (Tips) Act:
- Tips and service charges now legally belong to staff, they can’t be taken by employers.
- Green and tech laws:
- New environmental and cybersecurity laws are creating jobs in green energy and IT sectors.