Looking Ahead to 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, employment law is set to undergo transformative changes in the UK and beyond. In the UK, the Government’s commitment to consulting on the Employment Rights Bill signals a collaborative approach to shaping workplace regulations. Alongside this, the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill promises impactful reforms, including extending equal pay rights and requiring large businesses to report on ethnicity and disability pay gaps—pivotal steps toward fostering inclusivity and transparency. For businesses, these changes present both challenges and opportunities to lead in diversity and inclusion.
In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia’s labour law reforms are ushering in a modernised, business-friendly framework that supports growth and economic diversification. For established companies and new market entrants, these updates offer a chance to align with a progressive regulatory environment. Meanwhile, in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has introduced employment regulations harmonising with federal reforms, reinforcing the nation’s position as a global business hub. Staying proactive will be key to capitalising on these developments.
As the year unfolds, our team is here to help you navigate these changes with precision and confidence. Think of us as your employment law compass—guiding you through complexities and turning challenges into opportunities for success.
Editorial - by Rachel Hill
UK: What to expect in employment law in 2025
We highlight the changes coming up in 2025 and what employers need to know, including a link to our "at a glance" timeline 2025 setting out the key developments and expected dates of enactment. Find out more here.
Time to Engage: Why 2025 is the year for employers to be more engaging
The Employment Rights Bill contains a number of reforms which impact employee engagement and collective consultation in the workplace. We look at how the reforms will impact businesses and what employers can do to prepare. Find out what employers need to know here.
UK Business Immigration: eVisas – Navigating the digitisation of visas in the UK
We look at the new eVisa system and give some essential insights and practical steps for employers to ensure their employees are well-informed about the changes. Find out what it means here.
UK Business Immigration: Right to Work and Immigration Rules – a tougher stance from the Home Office
We provide you with an update on the increase in Home Office enforcement actions and new proposals to toughen penalties for breaches of the Immigration Rules targeting businesses with immigration sponsor licences. Read about the latest developments here.
International Update: Navigating the New Horizon: Understanding the 2025 Amendments to the KSA Labour Law
Set to take effect in February 2025, the recent amendments to the KSA Labour Law aim to modernise employment practices, enhance worker rights, and support Saudi Vision 2030. We explore the upcoming changes and their implications for the workplace. Find out more here.
Upcoming Events:
Our energy-focused half-day Employment and Immigration Seminar will take place on Thursday, 6 February 2025 in Aberdeen. Our team from the UK and Dubai will share their experience of changes to the immigration rules, Labour's proposals for new employment law and the challenges of unionised workforces. For more information and to register for the event, please visit our registration page here.
For our Employment and Immigration Training Calendar 2025 listing all our client training events, please visit our website page here.
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