New Statutory Miscarriage Leave for Bereaved Parents
The UK government has confirmed that parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will now be entitled to statutory bereavement leave of two weeks. The change will be brought in under the Employment Rights Bill, granting mothers and their partners the right to take two weeks of bereavement leave following pregnancy loss […]
Plans for Right to Disconnect Shelved
The UK government’s plans to introduce a legal “right to disconnect”—allowing workers to ignore work-related communications outside of office hours—appear to have been scrapped. Right to disconnect – status update The proposal was initially a key element of Sir Keir Starmer’s “New Deal for Working People,” aimed at strengthening employment rights and improving […]
Employment Case Law Update February 2025
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Unfair dismissal & age discrimination Korpysa v Impact Recruitment Services Ms Korpysa was employed by Impact Recruitment Services Ltd and placed with Howden Joinery Ltd as a warehouse operative. When Howdens no longer […]
Important 2025 Deadlines for Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Holders
A number of key deadlines impacting individuals holding Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas in the UK are fast-approaching. If affected, you will need to take action in advance of the relevant deadline to safeguard your lawful status in the UK. Key deadlines for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrants Eligible visa holders have until 5 April […]
Grace Period for eVisas Extended Until 1 June 2025
The UK government has extended the eVisa grace period for those relying on physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and EUSS Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) to prove their UK immigration status. Under the new rules, BRP and BRC holders can continue to use these expired physical documents for travel, employment and identification purposes until 1 June […]
UK Tightens Citizenship ‘Good Character’ Rules
The UK Home Office has implemented significant amendments to the British citizenship good character guidance. These changes, effective from 10 February 2025, have profound implications, particularly for refugees and individuals who entered the UK through irregular means. Overview of the good Character’ Requirement The ‘good character’ criterion is a statutory mandate under the […]
New Regulations on Neonatal Care Leave & Pay Published
Regulations have now been published by the government supporting the introduction of neonatal care leave and pay in the workplace from 6 April 2025 under the new Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023. The Neonatal Care Leave and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2025 outline the eligibility criteria, notification requirements and entitlement details for employees taking neonatal […]
What Can Employers Expect in Employment Law in 2025?
2025 is expected to bring significant developments in UK employment law. With landmark reforms, increased statutory protections and evolving workplace expectations on the agenda, employers will need to be attune to these changes and be agile to adapt and comply. In general, the main trends and developments are being driven by the Labour government to […]
Automatic Conversion of Pre Settled to Settled Status
The Home Office has announced that it is implementing a new process to automatically convert eligible pre-settled status holders to full settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. The move follows a High Court ruling that the UK Home Office’s approach to pre-settled status was unlawful, and aims to simplify the transition for those who […]
Employment Case Law Update January 2025
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Successful Challenge of Refused Defined Certificate of Sponsorship Hartford Care Group Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department Since October 2023, the Home Office has required […]