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 publication of the Employment Rights Bill on October 10th attracted a great deal of attention and commentary, particularly in regard to the intention to remove the two-year qualifying period for the right to claim unfair dismissal and make it a day- one entitlement. Among the less publicised content was the proposal to introduce an […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 2024 Employment Law Updates Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – Statutory Code of Practice to be published to support with the Act. The Guidance is expected to be a support for new rules on tips, gratuities and service charges, to ensure tips are paid to employees without deductions and in a fair and […]
During an investigation, disciplinary or grievance process, it’s easy to get so embroiled in the detail that you forget one important thing; to obtain consent from any witnesses who are providing you with evidence, whether that be evidence against an employee whom you are disciplining or evidence for or against an employee or employees involved […]
An alarming report hit the headlines this week in relation to sexual harassment in the workplace. The report revealed that one in three female surgeons working in the NHS who responded to the research said they have been sexually assaulted and two thirds of respondents said they have been sexually harassed by colleagues. The report […]
