Employment Case Law Update May 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal Ms N Bodis v Lindfield Christian Care Home Ltd The claimant, who suffered from anxiety and depression, was accused by her employer of various incidents at the care home where […]
Updated Absence Rule for EU Settled and Pre Settled Status Holders
The Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2024 (SI 2024/663) simplifies the rules for how long certain EU citizens can stay outside the UK without their immigration permission expiring. Updated Absence Rules for EUSS Under the new rules, from 21 May 2024, those with either pre-settled or settled status under the […]
Increase in Free UKVI Appointments
The number of free appointments available at Sopra Steria Centres has been increased. The change applies to all centres, except for premium centres. Update in Free Appointment Availability The updated booking calendar now shows 28 days of appointments, with both free and chargeable appointments. A new date is added each day. Free appointments […]
Government Opens Consultation on Changes to TUPE and European Works Councils
The UK government has launched a consultation regarding proposed amendments to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) and on plans to dismantle the legal framework governing European Works Councils. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) The Government proposes to clarify the scope of TUPE, limiting the […]
Updated Creative Worker Sponsor Guidance May 2024
The guidance for Creative Worker sponsors has been revised to align with the changes to the Immigration Rules effective from 16 May 2024, as outlined in Statement of Changes HC 590. Revisions to Sponsor Guidance Key updates include the removal of references to shortage occupations and resident labour market testing, as well as […]
MAC Publishes Report into UK Graduate Route
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) today published its much-anticipated rapid review of the Graduate Route. Also referred to as the ‘post-study work visa’, the Graduate Route allows international students who graduate from UK universities to stay and work for up to two years after completing their studies, or up to three years following a PhD […]
Employment Case Law Update April 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Employment Law Changes April 2024 A range of key changes in UK employment law took effect from April 2024, impacting various aspects such as employment rights, compensation limits, holiday pay, and immigration rules: […]
Increase in Vento Bands 2024
Vento bands are used to determine compensation for emotional distress and psychiatric injuries in cases of discrimination and whistleblowing. These bands are updated annually, with the latest adjustments set to apply to cases filed on or after 6 April 2024. Updated Vento Bands 2024 The newly revised bands are as follows: a. The […]
Updates to Statutory Employment Rates From April 2024
New Statutory Employment Rates from April 2024 The annual uplifts in UK statutory employment rates and payments are as follows for 2024: Statutory Redundancy Pay Basic award calculations for statutory redundancy pay will now consider a maximum week’s pay of £643 up to 5 April 2024 and £700 from 6 April 2024. […]
New Right to Carer’s Leave April 2024
On 6 April 2024, the UK’s new Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 come into force, introducing a new employee entitlement. This legislation allows employees to take one week of unpaid leave each year to provide or arrange care for a dependent with a long-term care need. This leave can be used in flexible increments of half […]