EMEA Dbriefs Legal - Employment Rights Bill update: The Fair Work Agency and the evolving enforcement landscape for workers’ rights

To date, enforcement of worker rights such as holiday pay and sick pay has largely relied on individual employee action via employment tribunals. This is poised to change dramatically in the next 12 – 24 months. The establishment of the Fair Work Agency in 2026, coupled with The Pensions Regulator's recent strategic shift, signals a new era of greater scrutiny for employers, more closely aligned with the current enforcement of National Minimum Wage (NMW). Is your organisation ready to comply? We’ll discuss:

• The implications of the formation of the Fair Work Agency and the proposedenforcement powers for holiday pay, sick pay and NMW
• An update on NMW enforcement, and lessons learned
• The strategic shifts in The Pensions Regulator's enforcement approach
• Proactive measures you can take to mitigate risk

Keep up to date on this shifting landscape.