New Code of Practice – Dismissal and Re-engagement
A new statutory code on dismissal and re-engagement has come into force across England, Scotland, and Wales this month. This code imposes set procedures for when an employer dismisses and rehires a worker, a practice commonly known as ‘fire and re-hire’. The Code stipulates that dismissal and re-engagement should be a last resort after a […]
Labour Government Employment Changes
We now know that Labour will form the next Government, so what happens next and what does it mean for employment? With the labour government employment changes, businesses and employees alike are eager to understand the impact and timeline of these new policies. While Labour has committed to introducing legislation within their first 100 days, […]
TUPE Transfers
You will recall that we have already seen parts of the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 introduced this year specifically relating to holiday entitlement and pay and working time records. Next month, we shall see the last of the changes come into effect which relate to TUPE transfers. For TUPE transfers […]
Protecting your employees from harassment
Join us in this webinar as we discuss the new obligations around Harassment at work and what they mean for employers.
Employment Law Changes Affecting Business Transfers
In this webinar, we explore the changes to TUPE laws that are coming into force this summer, and those that are on the horizon.
General Election and Employment: The Labour Party Employment and Business Manifesto
The publication of political manifestos continues, and the fourth party to do so, is the Labour Party. So, what do we know about what the employment landscape would look like under a Labour Government? Here are the key points Introduce basic rights from day one of employment regarding parental leave, statutory sick pay and protection […]
2025 – The HR year ahead
In this webinar we look to the future and consider the HR and employment landscape for the year ahead.
The Employment Landscape Post the General Election
Regardless of the result of the General Election, we consider the impact on the employment landscape and what it will mean for business owners and HR practitioners.
General Election and Employment: The Green Party Employment and Business Manifesto
The publication of political manifestos continues, and the third party to do so are the Green Party. So, what do we know about what the employment landscape would look like under a government led by the Green Party? Here are the key pledges: Making work fair: The Green Party have set out their commitment to […]
General Election and Employment: Apprenticeships
In our latest ‘General Election 2024 Insights’ news article, we consider the value of apprentices to SMEs. Political Party Commitments As all political parties continue with their campaigning for the July 4 General Election, we are hearing about how each one is committing to apprenticeships, should they win. The Conservatives, for instance, have pledged 100,000 […]
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023
In our last update on the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which is also known as the ‘Tipping Act’, we reported that a new Code of Practice would be introduced to accompany the legislation. We can confirm that Just before the dissolution of Parliament last week, the new Code was approved and will come […]
Recruiting Ex-Offenders: An Opportunity for Employers
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has published guidance on recruiting, employing and retaining people with convictions. This guidance comes at a time when the government and KPMG are urging employers to consider recruiting ex-offenders to reduce reoffending rates and stimulate economic growth. KPMG’s Initiative in Recruiting Ex-Offenders KPMG has piloted a scheme […]
General Election and Employment: What Employment Changes Could We See?
Four years on from the pandemic and with businesses moving forward in quite a different employment landscape, we are now starting to see new and existing laws introduced that reflect this. Last month, we saw several significant developments in employment rights, with further developments in the coming months, and now, there is the prospect of […]
Employment Law Developments in 2024
In recent years, very little has changed in terms of employment law, with any legislation introduced relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Four years on, and with businesses moving forward in quite a different employment landscape that encompasses a more agile and flexible way of working, we are now starting to see new and existing laws […]
Managing the rules on flexible working and predictable terms and conditions
Here is the Hot Topic for May 2024 and an accompanying webinar will follow, which will be hosted on 9 May 2024. Introduction This year we are seeing significant changes to the rules around working arrangements. Not only have the rules around flexible working changed, but new legislation will soon be introduced that will give […]
The right to request predictable terms and conditions
Introduction to the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 is expected to come into force later this year, likely around September/October. When introduced, this Act will give employees the right to request more predictable terms and conditions of employment. Pre-Implementation Consultation and Legislation for Predictable Terms […]
Latest development in employment law – Allocation of tips
We are just a few weeks in from having implemented new and updated employment legislation and we have further legal developments to bring you. This time, however, it is specific to certain industries where tips, gratuities and service charges are paid. Introduction of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 Following a recent Government update […]
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023
This Act, expected September/October, will give workers and agency workers a new statutory right to request more predictable terms and conditions of work. Circumstances Qualifying for a Request Qualifying workers will have the entitlement to submit a request under the following circumstances: there is a lack of predictability as regards any part of their work […]
Full changes to Flexible Working Confirmed!
For those of you who have been following this area of development closely, you will know that for a long time, we have only had confirmation that flexible working will become a day one right, despite when the legislation was passed, it would bring in several changes. However, on returning from the Easter break, it […]
Introducing Fees in the Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal
A new consultation has been launched which proposes to reintroduce modest fees within the Employment Tribunals (ET) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) systems, aiming to enhance the ongoing refinement of the Court and Tribunal Service while lessening the burden on taxpayers to finance these services. Charges were previously in place from July 2013 to July […]