New Requirements for employers under a Labour Government

With the general election looming, it is predicted that the Labour Party will win by a significant majority.  So, what will this mean for employers? Labour have proposed what is called a “New Deal for Working People”.  This will have a big impact on employers due to significant employment law reforms.  Labour have committed to […]

Menopause at Work: New Legal Obligations for Employers

Employers can now be sued for not putting in place appropriate support for employees going through the menopause which can be described as a disability following recent case law.  Employers now have legal obligations under the Equalities Act 2010. New guidance was released by Equality of Human Rights Commission on 22nd February 2024.  You can […]

Employment Law Update – Carers’ Leave

As of 4th December 2023, employers have the right to one week of unpaid carers’ leave. This is a day 1 right for all employees who have dependants. This new legislation was introduced in recognition of a growing number of the working population who find it a struggle to juggle work with their caring responsibilities. […]

Employment Law Changes to Holiday Pay and Entitlement

The government introduced changes to the Working Time Regulations on 1st January 2024, which has resulted in important changes to holiday pay and entitlement. Carry Over of Annual Leave From 1 January 2024 the following principles relating to the carryover of annual leave apply. If any employee is unable to take some or all of […]

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