Corin joined British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Director General Shevaun Haviland at the event, hosted by Sir Keir Starmer, alongside only a handful of other business leaders to discuss the new Act.

It sees a host of changes to employee rights including day-one sick pay and unfair dismissal rights after a six-month probation period.

It also covers guaranteed hours for zero-hours contract workers and enhanced parental leave. The changes are expected to come into effect in a phased approach over the next two years.

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has worked with colleagues at the BCC over the past 12 months to bring about amendments to the Act to make it more palatable for businesses, such as taking away unfair dismissal rights from day one.

But Corin says firms will still need help in preparing for the changes.

He said: “We have worked incredibly hard to make the Employment Rights Bill – now the Employment Rights Act – a little easier for businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire to adapt to.

“I’ve represented businesses alongside Shevaun with an understanding that this Act was coming so we needed to work with Government and unions to try to get the best outcome for everyone. I think it’s a really good model of how businesses, unions and Government can work together to create more secure staff and workplaces.

“That said, it is still going to impact businesses in our region and my message to Government is they are going to need support in getting ready for it.

“This isn’t an abstract piece of legislation that receives a lot of attention from businesses but then has no effect, it is going to be fundamental to anyone who has employees.

“I am convinced that the vast majority of Coventry and Warwickshire businesses will already be on the right side of the law in the way they act but it will be a case of ensuring that all of the correct processes and procedures are in place to comply with the Act.”