Queen's Speech announces employment reforms

The Queen has outlined the Government’s priorities for the coming Parliamentary year, a number of which will have an impact on employment.

A key change will be the introduction of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, which will:

• Overhaul the employment tribunal system, and transform the dispute resolution landscape.
• Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of competition enforcement and the competitiveness of markets, by strengthening the regime and improving the speed and predictability for business.
• Set the purpose of the UK Green Investment Bank and ensure its independence.
• Strengthen the framework for setting directors’ pay by introducing binding votes.
• Extend the Primary Authority scheme, reduce inspection burdens on business and strengthen the legal framework for sunset clauses on regulation.
• Repeal unnecessary legislation, cutting the burden on business and citizens.