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 […]
At Wirehouse, we understand the unique challenges that our clients within the care industry face. With the upcoming changes introduced by the Employment Rights Bill, it’s crucial to prepare for the potential impact on care employers. There are a number of changes that will take effect due to the new legislation, but one of the […]
The Employment Rights Bill was published on 10th October 2024, with the Labour Government promising the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation. The Bill includes, but is not limited to, new protection against unfair dismissal, changes to SSP, more guarantee to workers on zero-hour contracts and more protection from fire and re-hire. Now let’s […]
The recent autumn budget, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has drawn significant attention not only for being the first Labour-led budget in over a decade but also for the sweeping changes it proposes. With a core focus on economic stability and a substantial £40 billion tax increase aimed largely at businesses, the budget has left […]
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 […]
Introduction: The recent judgement made in the Employment Tribunal case of Mrs. E Scott v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (2024) serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges that can be faced by pregnant employees in the workplace. This case highlights the legal protections afforded to pregnant employees under the Equality Act 2010 […]
