The Employment Rights Bill is here: What does it mean for employers and employees?
The wait is over – the new Employment Rights Bill (the “Bill”) has been announced by the Government, promising an overhaul of the UK’s existing employment rights, but what could the Bill mean for employers and employees? While not much will change immediately (as it will take some time for the Bill to go through […]
The New Labour Government and Employment Law Reforms
On 24 May 2024, the Labour Party published: “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People”. Its manifesto followed on 13 June 2024, with a stated intention to implement the “New Deal”. A high-level summary of some of the more significant proposals and potential reforms include: Introduce Day One Unfair […]
Proposed employment law changes affecting holiday pay, non-compete clauses and TUPE
The government has announced a number of interesting proposed reforms as it looks to make changes following Brexit.
What are the implications of a successful appeal against dismissal?
We regularly find ourselves advising both individuals and employers about appeals against dismissal.
Employment Law Update: Important changes in April 2023
Please remember that various limits and payments set out in legislation change in April each year. From 2 April 2023, statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and parental bereavement pay, as well as
Employment Law Update: The extended prohibition on exclusivity clauses
Ban on exclusivity clauses in zero-hours employment contracts has been extended to low paid workers and employees.