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Employer Bulletin: August 2026
Category: Employment Law
Fair Work Agency delivery plan
The Fair Work Agency’s first delivery plan outlines priorities, actions and measures for 2026 to 2027. It explains how the … Continue reading Fair Work Agency delivery plan
Why Living Hours Employers guarantee 16 hours’ work
The Living Wage foundation For over 20 years, the Living Wage Foundation has championed decent wages, working with nearly 16,000 … Continue reading Why Living Hours Employers guarantee 16 hours’ work
Minimum Wage Enforcement and Umbrella Deductions
Who are the Fair Work Agency (FWA)? The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is the nations single enforcement body for major … Continue reading Minimum Wage Enforcement and Umbrella Deductions
Which Employment Rights Act changes are the hardest to adopt?
New research by workplace expert Acas shows that changes to sick pay, paternity leave and unfair dismissal will pose the … Continue reading Which Employment Rights Act changes are the hardest to adopt?
Equal pay system to be improved
Government launches consultation, inviting businesses, workers, and civil society to help shape the next steps on equal pay reform. Further … Continue reading Equal pay system to be improved
Holiday Pay enforcement consultation open
Make Work Pay: holiday pay compliance and enforcement The government has opened a consultation on: the proposed approach to holiday … Continue reading Holiday Pay enforcement consultation open
Is your payslip missing?
The legal requirement Most employees and workers are required to be issued with a payslip on or before each time … Continue reading Is your payslip missing?
Working through a red heat-health alert
The West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England will be under a red heat-health … Continue reading Working through a red heat-health alert
Workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
The Government has launched a consultation on new workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, as part of … Continue reading Workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
Seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protection
New laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters. thousands of seafarers working across the Channel are … Continue reading Seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protection
Zero hours! Ending one sided flexibility
The government have launched (Tuesday 2nd June 2026) the consultation on Ending one- sided flexibility: reforms of zero hours and similar … Continue reading Zero hours! Ending one sided flexibility
5.4 million workers have employment rights breached
The final independent report of Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) commissioned assessment on the scale and nature of labour … Continue reading 5.4 million workers have employment rights breached
Employer Bulletin: April 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Statutory Sick Pay record sheet update
Statutory Sick Pay: record sheet (SSP2) has been updated to reflect changes brought in by the Employment Rights Act 2025, … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay record sheet update
Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly created role to support working women across … Continue reading Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. Millions of employees to benefit from reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, ensuring they can take time … Continue reading Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
National Living Wage rises to £12.71
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd New minimum wage rates come into force [for pay reference period starting{ from 1st April [2026], following … Continue reading National Living Wage rises to £12.71
Employers required to keep holiday records
Holiday pay clampdown is on its way with new employer recording obligations and Holiday Pay compliance being introduced alongside the … Continue reading Employers required to keep holiday records
SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes on 6th April 2026 as a result of the Employment Rights Act. More employees will … Continue reading SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
With new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules applying from 6th April 2026, the DWP have updated form SSP1 for use … Continue reading SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
389 employers … named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. Employers told … Continue reading Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
Baroness Maggie Jones appointed new chair of Acas
Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has been appointed as the new Chair of Acas. Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has … Continue reading Baroness Maggie Jones appointed new chair of Acas
Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided an update to their transitional protection guidance (version 3) via the … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day … Continue reading Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible for unpaid parental leave from their first day of employment. Unpaid parental … Continue reading Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible to give notice to take Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave from … Continue reading Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
From 6th April 2026, a new right to Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave will support employees who lose the mother or primary adopter of … Continue reading Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
From 18th February 2026, upgraded employment rights will begin to take effect. These changes will be introduced gradually between 2026 … Continue reading New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
HMRC as part of the February edition of the Employer Bulletin is reminding employers to get ready for the changes … Continue reading Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
The February edition of the HMRC Employers Bulletin out lines the changes to Statutory Sick Pay which applies from 6th … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
Employer Bulletin: February 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: February 2026
Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Monday 9th February 2026, the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) have further clarified added areas of transitional arrangements with … Continue reading Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
NEW TUC POLLING: 1 in 7 women (14%) have lost their job - or felt forced to leave their job - due … Continue reading Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April 2026. Over 18 million workers across the … Continue reading Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Employer Bulletin: December 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: December 2025
Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
As a result of the Employment Rights Bill currently going through parliament and anticipated as something that will be passed, … Continue reading Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill. The Government convened a series … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
This working paper seeks views on different options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses are inserted into … Continue reading Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced on the day before her 26th November 2025 … Continue reading April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
The Government’s Make Work Pay plan is designed to help more people to stay in work, support workers’ productivity and … Continue reading Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
Good employment week 24-28 November 2025
Good Employment Week 2025 Good Employment Week is an annual week of activities, that aims to raise awareness of good employment … Continue reading Good employment week 24-28 November 2025
Tackling ill-health and keep Britain working
60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is … Continue reading Tackling ill-health and keep Britain working
Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave … Continue reading Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Victims freed from NDA silence
Victims and direct witnesses of crime who sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will no longer be gagged from speaking out … Continue reading Victims freed from NDA silence
Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
Although employers may have set payment rates at or above the National Minimum Wage for their workers and employees, some … Continue reading Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks UK workers paid below … Continue reading In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Of the 491 recently shamed employers for breaching National Minimum Wage (NMW) by the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) audit … Continue reading Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) audit teams from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have caught and fined another 491 employers … Continue reading Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 … Continue reading Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026. Taylor Review author Matthew Taylor appointed as first … Continue reading FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025
Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at the Trades Union Congress annual conference in Brighton, 2025 Thank you, Congress, … Continue reading Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025
Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute … Continue reading Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
Employer Bulletin: August 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: August 2025
Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
Employment Right Bill The governments Employment Rights Bill is claimed to be delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in … Continue reading Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
Bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
New amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.. will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss The … Continue reading Bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in … Continue reading Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Delivery riders working illegally!
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
The Plan to Make Work Pay is intended to tackle poor pay, poor working conditions and poor job security so … Continue reading SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
The Government have published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into … Continue reading Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
HM Revenue and Customs have published initial information as part of the June 2025 employer bulletin on changes that form … Continue reading Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developer Support Team (SDST) have shared early information on changes applicable to statutory … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
Umbrella employers – good practice updates
The June 2025 Employer Bulletin has outlined and shared resources for umbrella employer organisation, their users and associated employees. The … Continue reading Umbrella employers – good practice updates
Illegal working enforcement
Over 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out in crackdown on illegal working. A major surge in immigration enforcement activity … Continue reading Illegal working enforcement
518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
The RT Hon Lord Hermer KVC On Thursday 8th May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the Thompson … Continue reading Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
With the significant increases to National Minimum and National Living Wage, a number of questions are being raised by employers … Continue reading Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
A number of articles published via a news agencies and news outlets have implied that there were significant changes to … Continue reading Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
On social media groups relating to employment law and others on pay, often there are questions on individual rights to … Continue reading Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
On 1st April 2025, minimum wage rates have increased. This short report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the … Continue reading The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
Good practice umbrella companies
Actions to take as an umbrella company to support compliance and best practice in the temporary labour market. Prior evidence … Continue reading Good practice umbrella companies
Call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work
Call for evidence launched to will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter … Continue reading Call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work
Holidays and Easter 2025
With the Easter Break coming upon us soon, some workers and employees may be wodnering what their rights are to … Continue reading Holidays and Easter 2025
Happy New (Tax) Year 2025
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading Happy New (Tax) Year 2025
New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
Over 3 million eligible workers are to receive a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National … Continue reading New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
Simpler and more accessible justice in the workplace
Employment Tribunals play a vital role in the UK justice system, resolving disputes between employers and employees. The disputes handled … Continue reading Simpler and more accessible justice in the workplace
Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work
Number of people on the highest rate of Universal Credit with no support to look for work has almost quadrupled … Continue reading Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work
Umbrella non-compliance
The government has published its response to the consultation on Umbrellas on 4th March 226. There is evidence of widespread … Continue reading Umbrella non-compliance
Employment Rights Bill latest
The Government… table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Government have laid amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill latest
Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
Employment law changes from 1st April 2025 From 1st April 2025, a number of changes to employment rights are introduced: … Continue reading Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
7 year director ban for illegal workers
Qiqing He employed three people who were not allowed to work in the UK at his takeaway in Aberdeen The … Continue reading 7 year director ban for illegal workers
Regulations for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay laid
Monday 20th January 2021, the government has laid regulations to implement Neonatal Care Leave and Pay. Subject to parliamentary approval, … Continue reading Regulations for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay laid
Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
The minimum wage rate that apply across the whole of the United Kingdom have risen significantly over these past few … Continue reading Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
Arrests for illegal working rises
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
Statutory Parental Pay In the UK there are a number of statutory parental leave rights which include some form of … Continue reading How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
Women’s pay and equality
Equal Pay Day Wednesday 20th November 2024 was marked as Equal Pay Day, a national campaign led by the Fawcett … Continue reading Women’s pay and equality
Tips, gratuities and service charges – Troncs
HMRC have issued an update to guide E24 on 1st November 2024 in relation to the operation of a Tronc … Continue reading Tips, gratuities and service charges – Troncs
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
(c) PAYadvice Ltd 2024 Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its … Continue reading National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment. … Continue reading New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
For the second year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute … Continue reading Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
New employer duties to protect workers from sexual harassment
From 26th October 2024 employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including by third parties … Continue reading New employer duties to protect workers from sexual harassment
What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
The Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day … Continue reading What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
Employment rights reforms revealed
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed