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Since 19 June 2026, employees have a new statutory right to raise data protection complaints directly with their employer, rather than going straight to the Information Commissioner’s Office. It’s a quiet change compared to the headline reforms of April, but it has real, practical consequences for how HR handles day-to-day data requests — and most […]
What Every Employer Needs to Know If it feels like the goalposts keep moving, that’s because they are. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for UK employment law in a generation, as the Employment Rights Act 2025 rolls out in stages across the year — with more to come in […]
HR Consultancy in 2025. HR consultancy is no longer a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. With the constant shifts in UK employment law, rising expectations around employee wellbeing, and the ongoing pressure to retain top talent, businesses need expert HR support more than ever. At Cheviot HR, we provide tailored, outsourced HR consultancy for organisations across […]
Collective Redundancy Consultation UK The not so eagerly anticipated Employment Rights Bill proposes many changes including changes to the threshold for collective redundancy consultation and government notification. Currently, the law requires employers to collectively consult if they propose to dismiss 20 or more employees at a single establishment within a 90-day period. This consultation must […]
Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023 The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay Act) 2023 introduces significant changes for parents whose newborns require neonatal care. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023. Furthermore, it is set to take effect in April 2025. This new law allows parents […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Flexible Working Employment Law Changes 2024. Currently, employees who have 6 months service or more can formally request a different working pattern, reduced hours or to work from home. A new statutory code will be implemented with effect from 6th April with the following changes: Employers need to update their Flexible Working Policy and be […]
