
Meeting the Minister: how the Employment Rights Act will change young women’s working lives
So, the Employment Rights Bill has now been passed. It’s officially law but what does that actually mean for young women in the workplace?
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So, the Employment Rights Bill has now been passed. It’s officially law but what does that actually mean for young women in the workplace?

In December 2025, the Employment Rights Act was introduced. It’s a major step forward for women’s rights at work and it’s going to change things in real and practical ways. Here's what you need to know about it.

We spoke to four young women who are members of our campaign (Rights Here, Rights Now) project group about how this lack of enforcement impacts their pay, their wellbeing and their long‑term prospects.

Insecure work - sometimes described as precarious work - is employment that is unstable or unpredictable. This blog explains the impact of insecure work on young women, your rights in insecure work, and how we can make change.

New data from our annual survey reveals a key finding: young women in England and Wales are carrying an overwhelming burden of financial pressure.