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Whilst the Employment Rights Bill continues on its progress towards becoming law, one of the more recently added provisions will place increased obligations on employers who make use of agency staff. At present, agency workers have certain rights arising from existing legislation – most of which rest with the agency itself – including that after […]
Keeping up with employment law changes can often feel like a challenge; perhaps even more so recently with the planned reforms to employment rights announced by the Government. To help, we have compiled a summary of the main recent updates over the last year and what you can expect to see on the horizon as […]
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 is set to take effect in April 2025, marking a significant step forward in supporting employees whose newborn requires neonatal care. We have summarised what you need to know. What is the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act? The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act allows parents […]
The allocation of tips is governed by the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and its accompanying statutory Code of Practice. These are due to come into effect on 1st October 2024. The aim of this legislation, and the accompanying Code, is to ensure that workers in sectors where tipping is common, particularly hospitality and services, receive a […]
With the announcement of a general election to take place sooner than we anticipated, on 4th July 2024, the UK prepares for a potential shift in political leadership. This article explores potential changes to employment law depending on which party comes to power, focusing on key areas such as workers’ rights, wages, and employment practices. […]
Come April 2024, there are a number of changes to employment law we need to consider. Firstly, the additional protection given to a pregnant employee at risk of redundancy and the second the changes to the flexible working procedure. Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 This legislation introduces significant changes to redundancy protections, as […]
Two Acts of Parliament were passed at the end of May which, when implemented, will allow for two new types of leave to which employees will have a statutory entitlement. (Meaning an employer is obliged by law to allow them). These will be: Neonatal Care Leave – a right for eligible employed parents whose new-born […]
In May the Government announced its intention to amend legislation in the UK now that Brexit has taken place. They are proposing making changes to employment law in an attempt to drive growth and improve outcomes, as well as to reduce burdens on business. Some of the headline proposes are as follows: Amending Holiday […]
