Welcome to the Winter edition of Recruitment Watch, where we delve into the legal and regulatory updates currently shaping the recruitment services sector.
In this edition, we examine the key measures from the Autumn Budget 2025 and their impact on recruitment businesses, including changes to tax and employment law that will affect agencies and staffing firms in the coming year.
We consider the Government’s decision to scrap day one unfair dismissal rights, confirming a six-month qualifying period, and discuss what this means for workforce management and legal risk in the sector.
We also explore the essentials for building a world-class workforce, focusing on immigration, tax, reward, and pay transparency. This update highlights the practical steps UK employers and recruitment businesses should take to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
With artificial intelligence continuing to transform the world of work, we highlight our latest resources and updates. Our AI in the Workplace guide explores the legal and practical implications of AI adoption, while our Generative AI Policy Tracker and AI Resource Centre offer practical guidance on compliance, intellectual property, and best practice for recruitment businesses.
We look at emerging fraud trends for 2025, focusing on the paradoxical role of AI in both preventing and enabling fraud, and consider the growing importance of competition law in labour markets, outlining key risks and enforcement trends for the recruitment sector.
If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised, or there is a topic you would like us to cover in a future edition, please get in touch with a member of the Recruitment Services team or contact us directly.