The Workplace Just Changed Drastically... For Better or Worse? | Is That Legal?

Labour's manifesto brought in many promises that there would instant changes to employees and employers rights. With the many changes now coming into play, what did they actually change and what does this look like for you, as an employee or employer? In this episode of Is That Legal?, Paul Britton sits down with expert employment solicitor Arvin Sandhu to discuss the many changes, some big - some small, coming into play. We cover: The biggest employment law changes in decades — and why 2026–2027 is a turning point for employers What cutting unfair dismissal rights from 2 years to 6 months really means on the ground Why hiring mistakes are about to get far more expensive — and harder to fix The hidden risks for businesses — from day‑one sick pay costs to a surge in tribunal claims The new rules on strikes, whistleblowing, and harassment — and how they dramatically raise the stakes for employers Why “fire and rehire” is effectively dead — and how zero‑hours reforms could backfire in practice Real cases from the frontline — including Christmas party disasters and costly contract failures What's coming next: unlimited compensation, the Fair Work Agency, and a wave of compliance pressure If you have a legal issue you require help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch: 🌐 Visit: www.brittontime.com 📞 Call: 0203 007 5500 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more content. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes. 👍 Like, comment, share and join our discussion in the comments section below Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Guest Introduction 02:59 - The Changes Coming in 03:49 - The Right to a Fair Process 05:20 - Industrial Striking Action 06:38 - The Importance of Keeping Track of Performance 07:25 - Unfair Dismissal Punishments for Employers 10:13 - Changes in Statutory Sick Pay 11:41 - Sponsor Slot 12:08 - Changes to Whistleblowing 13:17 - The New Sexual Harassment Rules 14:49 - Fire and Rehire Abolished 18:13 - Extreme Stories... 19:54 - Key Takeaways for Employers and Employees Is That Legal? is the podcast where solicitor Paul Britton breaks down real‑world legal issues in a way that’s clear, practical, and sometimes unbelievable. 📩 Work With Sophie Campbell - Adams https://brittontime.com/team-profile/... Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments — your support helps us keep making episodes like this.