<p>New week, the government’s Employment Rights Act begins to take effect. The legislation, a fulfillment of one of Labour’s biggest manifesto promises, changes sick pay, parental leave and unfair dismissal rights. Plus, future measures will target zero hours contracts.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Keir Starmer has described the legislation as the “biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation”. But - coming on top of increases in the National Minimum Wage, higher national insurance contributions and increases in business rates - many business owners are concerned. So, what exactly is coming down the track? And how can businesses get ready?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Presenters:</p><ul><li>Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio</li><li>Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Guests:</p><ul><li>Brian Whiting, WH Pubs</li><li>Shevaun Haviland, Director General at The British Chambers of Commerce</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Producer: Miriam Hall</p><p>Senior Producer: Julia Johnson</p><p>Executive Producer: Kate Ford</p><p>Photo credit: Getty</p><p>Get in touch: [email protected]</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>