UK General Election Manifesto: Summary for Employers
Ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July 2024, the following summary for employers sets out the manifesto pledges of the main parties in relation to employment and immigration law. Labour Party Employment The Labour Party’s employment plans are detailed in Labour’s “Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Changes to UK Paternity Leave Rights April 2024
Significant changes to the UK’s paternity leave regulations take effect today, applicable for any expected week of childbirth or adoption on or after 6 April 2024. Changes to Paternity Leave Rights in April 2024 Following the Government’s response to a consultation on parental leave and pay in June 2023, the new Paternity Leave […]
New Rules on Flexible Working Requests April 2024
Changes to the UK’s regulations on flexible working arrangements have come into effect today, 6 April 2024. Alongside the introduction of a new statutory Code of Practice from Acas outlining the formal procedures for employees to request flexible work, employees now have greater rights to request flexible working. The reforms include: a. Right from […]
Employment Tribunal Compensation Limits Increase From 6 April 2024
Individuals bringing employment tribunal claims in the UK will see a notable increase in the maximum compensation they can be awarded. Under the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024, the following limits will apply from 6 April 2024: Maximum compensatory award The maximum compensatory award rises from £105,707 to £115,115, allowing individuals to […]
EHRC Publishes New Menopause Guidance for Employers
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new menopause guidelines for employers, setting out possible support options and the consequences for employers failing to meet their legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010. The new guidelines have been designed to help employers create supportive and inclusive workplaces for women experiencing menopause symptoms, while ensuring […]
Draft Paternity Leave Regulations Published
The UK Government has published the draft Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 stetting out proposed changes to paternity leave rights. The new rules are set to come into effect when the Expected Week of Childbirth (EWC) is or after on 6 April 2024. Key changes under the draft legislation The key changes under the […]