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CMS says it published an update on UK employment reform consultations
CMS said it published an update on UK employment reform consultations and implementation plans. The firm said its briefing examined proposed changes affecting pregnancy-related dismissal protections, bereavement leave, dismissal and re-engagement, collective redundancy and nondisclosure agreements, together with the government’s employment-status consultation.
Key points
- CMS said pregnancy-related dismissal protections were scheduled for October 2027.CMS
- The firm said bereavement leave was expected in April 2027.CMS
- CMS described March 2027 as the planned start for dismissal-and-re-engagement changes.CMS
- The firm said the employment-status consultation would close on January 8.CMS