Employment Rights Bill 2024: what veterinary practices need to know

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 proposes important changes to workers' rights that will affect veterinary practices. This article breaks down the key updates, such as allowing unfair dismissal claims from day one of employment, changes to statutory sick pay rules and new requirements for zero‐hours contracts. It also covers updates to flexible working rights, family leave policies and stronger rules to prevent workplace harassment. The article aims to help veterinary practices understand these changes, prepare for their impact once enacted, and take practical steps like reviewing staff contracts, improving recruitment processes and ensuring compliance with the new rules.