Employment Affairs Group – October 2025
This collection of documents from the Employment Affairs Group meeting on 22 October 2025 provides a comprehensive insight into key HR, legal, and workforce challenges impacting the construction sector.
Created: 7 January 2026
Last Reviewed: 7 January 2026
Contents
1. Welcome and Introductions
The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed attendees. Attendees introduced themselves and their organisations. The Chair noted strong attendance and regular engagement from group members.
2. Matters Arising
No outstanding matters were raised. It was confirmed that all relevant items from the previous meeting were covered within the current agenda.
3. Employment Rights Bill Update
An extensive update was provided on the progress and implications of the Employment Rights Bill. Key points included:
- The Bill has moved between the House of Commons and House of Lords, with several proposed Lords amendments rejected.
- Royal Assent is now expected in early 2026 rather than late 2025, however it was explained that the Government were still pushing for Assent before the end of the year.
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