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Political elections

HR policy and procedure is heavily influenced by employment law and that is dictated by the Government of the day. Here we provide guidance for HR and employers relating to political elections. Manifesto promises made in general elections, mayoral and local elections or specific referendums, can result in potential changes in employment law which HR professionals need to have in their sights.

General Election 2024

Browse our coverage of each party’s manifesto: Conservatives, Green, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, Reform UK, and SNP.


 

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    Reform UK councils’ staff face WFH ban

    by Rob Moss 6 May 2025
    by Rob Moss 6 May 2025

    Staff at 10 Reform councils in face ban on working from home after Nigel Farage said he would set up ‘efficiency’ units in each authority.

    • Employment law
    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business

    2024: the year’s biggest news in employment and HR

    by Adam McCulloch 13 Dec 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 13 Dec 2024

    The arrival of the first Labour government for 14 years ushered in a host of changes for employers.

    • National living wage
    • Employment law
    • Latest News

    Fair Work Agency: government could issue warnings before fines

    by Jo Faragher 2 Sep 2024
    by Jo Faragher 2 Sep 2024

    The government’s proposed Fair Work Agency could implement a warning system before going on to prosecute and fine companies that...

    • National living wage
    • Fire and rehire
    • Zero hours

    Voters across political spectrum back Labour’s work pledges

    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Jul 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Jul 2024

    The new Labour government's work pledges have garnered support from voters across the political spectrum, a survey for the TUC has found.

    • Agency workers
    • Apprenticeships
    • Latest News

    REC to MPs: Hard work on the labour market starts now

    by Kate Shoesmith 15 Jul 2024
    by Kate Shoesmith 15 Jul 2024

    Kate Shoesmith, deputy chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), writes an open letter to MPs.

    • Zero hours
    • Employment law
    • Latest News

    Day one: HR responds to Labour’s landslide election win

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024

    Labour's landslide win will usher in a new landscape for employers and employees. HR will have its hands full keeping on top of the stream of change promised in the new government's first 100 days.

    • Fire and rehire
    • Zero hours
    • Employment law

    Labour government sets out to deliver bold employment agenda

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024

    On a night of political drama, Labour, as predicted, has swept to victory. We unpick some of its key proposals affecting employers.

    • Mental health conditions
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    • Health and safety

    New Labour government’s health focus welcomed

    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Jul 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Jul 2024

    Labour government's plans to tackle health inequalities and help more people with conditions and disabilities into work have been welcomed.

    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business
    • Political elections

    Saying thank you is not so hard

    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 5 Jul 2024

    Possibly the most important phrase in the English language is ‘thank you’ (anyone who has forgotten to thank a driver...

    • Latest News
    • Industrial action / strikes
    • Trade unions

    TUC seeks immediate summit if Labour win

    by Rob Moss 4 Jul 2024
    by Rob Moss 4 Jul 2024

    The junior doctors’ pay dispute was the priority to be settled followed by how to meet the recommendations made by public sector pay review bodies, said Matt Wrack.

    • Stress
    • Expatriates
    • Europe

    Employers must confront election misinformation and growing risk levels

    by Adam McCulloch 4 Jul 2024
    by Adam McCulloch 4 Jul 2024

    Organisational resilience and business continuity under threat from new wave of geopolitical volatility.

    • Employment law
    • Latest News
    • Labour market

    General election: What the major parties are offering employers

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jul 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Jul 2024

    We round up the major political parties' policies for employers ahead of the general election 2024, taking place on 4 July.

    • Latest News
    • Greece
    • Family-friendly benefits

    Keir Starmer clocks off at 6pm on Fridays to focus on family

    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Jul 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Jul 2024

    Labour leader Keir Starmer has revealed he stops working at six o'clock on Fridays to spend time with family.

    • Offices
    • Health and safety
    • Latest News

    New government must introduce maximum working temperature

    by Rob Moss 25 Jun 2024
    by Rob Moss 25 Jun 2024

    TUC warns that the next government must bring in maximum working temperature as forecasters predict parts of the UK could hit 30C.

    • Latest News
    • Economics, government & business
    • Labour market

    Real wages only £16 a week higher than 2010

    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Jun 2024
    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Jun 2024

    The Resolution Foundation claims real wages have barely moved since 2010, when the Conservative government rose to power

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