Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Employers Plan Hiring Cuts Amid New Labour Law Reforms

2/16/2026

29 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) finds over a third of employers plan to reduce permanent hiring due to labour law reforms.
Hiring intentions are at their lowest level, excluding the initial COVID year, signaling a potential slowdown.
In December, Labour Party government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer won parliamentary approval for the Employment Rights Act.
The Act adds sick pay, zero-hours contracts, and union rights.

1 of 1

Story summary

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) finds over a third of employers plan to reduce permanent hiring due to labour law reforms.
Hiring intentions are at their lowest level, excluding the initial COVID year, signaling a potential slowdown.
In December, Labour Party government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer won parliamentary approval for the Employment Rights Act.
The Act adds sick pay, zero-hours contracts, and union rights.