4. Statutory Sick Pay It plans to remove the lower earnings limit for Statutory Sick Pay, making it accessible to all workers immediately, without any waiting period.
5. Flexible working Flexible working arrangements will become the standard from the first day of employment, with employers expected to make reasonable accommodations.
6. Protection for new mothers The bill makes it unlawful to dismiss a new mother within six months of returning to work, barring specific exceptional circumstances.
7. Single enforcement body A new Fair Work Agency will be established to oversee the enforcement of workplace rights.
8. Fair pay agreement There will be a fair pay agreement introduced for the adult social care sector, with the possibility of extending this to other sectors in the future.
9. Trade union legislation The bill will update trade union legislation, lifting restrictions on trade union activities and encouraging good faith negotiations.
10. Statutory recognition It will simplify the process for workers to gain access to trade unions, ensuring easier statutory recognition.