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Employment Rights Act 2026 - The Impacts - With James Sage
The Employment Rights Act introduces significant changes that will impact the working relationship between employers and employees, with a focus on social care providers. The act includes provisions related to statutory sick pay, unfair dismissal time periods, refire and rehire practices, third-party harassment, and exploitative zero hours contracts. These changes will require careful consideration and proactive measures from care providers to ensure compliance and effective management of the workforce. The conversation covers key changes in the Employment Rights Act, including statutory sick pay, zero-hour contracts, and fair pay agreements. It also discusses the impact on care providers, the role of trade unions, and the need for training and technology to support these changes.
Takeaways
Employment Rights Act introduces significant changes impacting the working relationship between employers and employees
Social care providers need to prepare for the impact of the new provisions and take proactive measures to ensure compliance and effective workforce management Employers need to prepare for changes in statutory sick pay, zero-hour contracts, and fair pay agreements.
The role of trade unions and the impact on care providers are significant aspects of the Employment Rights Act changes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Employment Rights Act
05:08 Changes to Statutory Sick Pay
15:25 Refire and Rehire Practices
22:59 Exploitative Zero Hours Contracts
29:13 Impact on Zero-Hour Contracts
48:12 Creation of Fair Work Agency and Funding Challenges
55:16 Role of Training and Technology
13 Nov 2025
Avnish Goyal CBE & Anita Goyal MBE
Join Charles as he sits down with Avnish and Anita Goyal to explore their inspiring journeys from humble beginnings to impactful leaders in social care and philanthropy. Discover how Avnish's early experiences shaped his vision for Hallmark Care Homes and how Anita transitioned from a teaching career to championing social causes. Together, they share insights on resilience, the power of giving, and the importance of setting big goals. Tune in for a conversation filled with personal stories, valuable lessons, and a call to action for making a difference in the world.
28 Oct 2025
Amanda Scott, CEO of Forest Healthcare
In this conversation, Amanda Scott, CEO of Forest Healthcare, shares her extensive journey in social care, discussing her transition from clinical roles to leadership, the challenges faced in the sector, and the importance of values in healthcare. She emphasises the need for continuous learning, employee wellbeing, and the impact of political landscapes on social care. Amanda also highlights the innovative approaches taken at Forest Healthcare to create a positive environment for both residents and staff, including the integration of core values and investment in the physical environment.
14 Oct 2025
Ian Bennett, MD Island Healthcare
Ian Bennett, the MD of Island Healthcare, talks to the pod about:
insights from him time spent working in Westminster
the challenges of social care reform and the need for political leadership
reinventing social care and engaging the younger generation in a career in care
the future of care; technology, AI and people in the loop
1 Oct 2025
Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum
Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum talks to Inside Social Care about the challenges facing the not-for-profit providers across care, demographic changes, government intervention (or lack of it) and how other countries have built societies that realise the benefits of an ageing demographic.
22 Sept 2025
Adam Hutchison, CEO of Belmont Healthcare
My guest today is the CEO of Belmont Healthcare. A family run and growing care home business in England. Adam talks today on how he drives culture across his organisation, challenges facing the sector and what he's optimistic about for the future.
16 Sept 2025
Neil Eastwood, Founder of Care Friends
My guest today is the world renowned thought leader on the subject of recruitment and retention in social care. Neil Eastwood talks today about his new book, challenges facing the sector and shares some top tips for powering your recruitment and retention in social care.
10 Sept 2025
Robert Kilgour, Founder of Renaissance Healthcare
Following the launch of the Social Care Foundation's report into the future of social care, Robert Kilgour speaks about:
his story in social care from launching Four Seasons to his current role as founder of Renaissance care
what we need to do to build a sustainable future for the care sector
other fun stuff
8 Sept 2025
Prof Martin Green, CEO of Care England
Welcome to the first episode of Inside Social Care. Our guest today is the CEO of Care England and lifelong advocate for the social care sector. Welcome Professor Martin Green.
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