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 […]
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 […]
Further UK Visa Fee Increases Announced for 2024
Further increases to Home Office services have been confirmed by the Government. These increases follow the wide-ranging uplifts that took effect in October 2023, as well as the more recent increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge and the uplift in the minimum salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas. Increased UK visa & immigration fees […]