The Employment Rights Bill has been introduced, promising the biggest overhaul of UK employee protections in generations. The Bill covers reforms to unfair dismissal qualifying periods, zero-hours contracts, flexible working, statutory sick pay, and family-friendly rights. For employers, the practical message is to begin horizon-scanning. Although most new provisions will not be implemented immediately, the Bill’s broad scope means organisations should review policies now to

On 18 July 2024, the long-anticipated Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement was brought into force across England, Wales and Scotland, giving statutory backing to guidance that employers should use dismissal and re-engagement only as a last resort. The regulations set out clear “musts” and “shoulds” for employers contemplating such changes, including meaningful consultation obligations for affected employees. From a practical perspective, HR teams should ensure thei

The government’s decision to call a general election, and the Labour Party’s current lead in the polls, means that all businesses need to...

There are three key new rights which will apply to all employees from 6 April 2024. In brief, these are as follows: Flexible Working...

There are some changes to paternity leave which will take place in April 2024. The key changes are that employees will be able to take...

The national minimum wage will receive a further substantial increase in 2024 and employers in many industries will be budgeting for this...

There are some important changes to holiday pay which are to come into force with effect from 1 January 2024. The key points are: The...

A new Act is due to come into force next year which makes a significant change to the law on an employer’s obligations to protect...

The government has introduced a new statutory right for workers to request more predictable working patterns, which is expected to come...

The private members conferring new rights for flexible work on employees has now received royal assent. It provides the following changes...