Civic intelligence prototype
An experiment in explaining, tracking and discussing real legislation. It is not an official parliamentary service, and nothing on it is a vote, a poll or legal advice. Records were verified on 2026-09-23; always check the official page for each law before relying on it.
UK Parliament, 2024-25 session — now an Act
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 2025 (INTRODUCED AS THE EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL)
It changes day-one rights, dismissal protection and union access for millions of workers, and the practical effect depends entirely on when each provision is switched on.
Records of contact, donations, employment, or public advocacy do not by themselves prove improper influence or wrongdoing.
Department for Business and Trade ministers
Declared meetingSponsoring department
Departmental transparency releases list ministerial meetings with employer bodies and trade unions during the Bill's passage and implementation.
DBT ministerial transparency data (GOV.UK)Trades Union Congress and affiliated unions
Consultation submissionTrade union movement
Submitted evidence and consultation responses supporting the package, particularly on union access and dismissal rights.
Employment Rights Bill publications, UK ParliamentConfederation of British Industry
Committee evidenceEmployer representative body
Gave evidence on the cost and timing of the reforms and on the need for a longer implementation runway.
Employment Rights Bill publications, UK ParliamentFederation of Small Businesses
Committee evidenceSmall business representative body
Submitted evidence on the administrative burden of the package for employers with few or no HR staff.
Employment Rights Bill publications, UK ParliamentUKHospitality and retail sector bodies
Consultation submissionSector trade associations
Responded to the implementation consultations on guaranteed hours, shift notice and seasonal working.
Make Work Pay consultations (GOV.UK)Members with directorships or employment interests
Declared financial interestMembers of both Houses
Members declare directorships, consultancies and trade union support in the registers. Declaration is a transparency requirement, not an allegation.
Register of Members' Financial InterestsConsultant lobbyists acting on employment clients
Registered consultant lobbyistRegistered consultant lobbyists
The statutory register lists consultant lobbyists and their clients by quarter, including employment and staffing sector clients.
Register of Consultant Lobbyists
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- Representatives — declared interests of individual members, from the official registers.
- Lobbying organisations — companies, unions and associations on the public record.
- Bill connections — declared money matched to bills currently up for a vote.