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New Employment Bill Boosts Redundancy Protections Amid Delays

5/4/2025

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Alan Lewis, a solicitor from Oldham, champions the proposed changes in the Employment Bill that would significantly enhance protective awards for redundancy claims, increasing them from 90 to 180 days. While this is a win for employees facing mass layoffs, the government's decision to delay measures for multi-site redundancies leaves many vulnerable, with hopes for future legislation to bridge this gap.

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Alan Lewis, a solicitor from Oldham, champions the proposed changes in the Employment Bill that would significantly enhance protective awards for redundancy claims, increasing them from 90 to 180 days. While this is a win for employees facing mass layoffs, the government's decision to delay measures for multi-site redundancies leaves many vulnerable, with hopes for future legislation to bridge this gap.