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Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to eradicate the backlog of decisions on modern slavery cases within 2 years, giving thousands of women, men and children who may have suffered traumatic sexual, physical and economic abuse the clarity needed to assist with … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment Rights Bill returns to Parliament. Government issued Impact assessment shows the Employment Rights Bill will have a positive direct impact on economic growth Reforms means extra 30,000 new dads qualify for paternity leave Positive impacts … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
For the second year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute days. So when are the Christmas and New Year Bank holidays? For England Wales and Northern Ireland matches: In Scotland there are variations and an alternate day applies for St Andrew’s day which would normally … Continue reading Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
From 26th October 2024 employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including by third parties Equality regulator EHRC publishes new guidance supporting employers to meet new legal obligations Employers must be proactive in assessing risk, identifying action and regularly review their processes. The Equality Act 2010 defines sexual harassment as … Continue reading New employer duties to protect workers from sexual harassment
The Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day one. The government are introducing new workplace rights to end unfair employment practices and help deliver economic growth. The Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day one - like paternity and parental leave, and … Continue reading What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights across the UK, tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers alike Ahead of International Investment Summit, the government … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed
New analysis shows more than a million employees didn’t get any of the paid holiday they were entitled to last year – with BME employees hardest hitTUC Union body says failures on labour market enforcement have allowed bad bosses to exploit staff TUC launches its “five-point plan for enforcement” as new polling shows “huge … Continue reading Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill. In the latest series of meetings on the Make Work Pay plan, the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds hosted a Business Breakfast on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 to discuss the upcoming legislation. … Continue reading Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
New TUC research found 46 jobs online on a single day in July 2024 advertising pay below the National Living Wage! Many are office jobs targeted at graduates and experienced workers with advertised salaries below £20,820 (the annualised minimum wage) The new Fair Work Agency must lead to a step change in enforcement to stop … Continue reading Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay. Businesses and workers are to get a bigger voice at the table as Government takes the next steps in its mission to Make Work Pay Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary host senior … Continue reading Make Work Pay first steps
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What changes are being made to the Minimum Wage? The government are changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. For the first time, the Low … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
HMRC have added Blizzard Pay Ltd (BPL) to their named list of tax avoidance scheme promoters. So how did Blizzard claim to work? Individuals within the Blizzard Umbrella provided services to end clients as employees of BPL. Employees receive part of their BPL remuneration at a rate close to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage which … Continue reading Blizzard added to the tax avoidance promoters list
Lees of Scotland are another retailer caught out by the complex National Minimum Wage regulations and their efforts to help employees via a salary deduction savings scheme which they operated for over 30 years. Well known for their manufacture of teacakes, snowballs and macaroons, Lees operated a savings scheme where its workers voluntarily paid contributions … Continue reading Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
The Insolvency Service’s Redundancy Payments Service processed more than 85,000 claims from former employees of companies which had become insolvent The Redundancy Payments Service (RPS) received 85,592 redundancy payments claims in 2023-2024 Funding of £494 million from National Insurance payments helped people who had been left in financial crisis The service ensured claims for redundancy … Continue reading People who lost jobs in business failures thrown vital lifeline by Insolvency Service
The practice of dismissing and re-engaging employees – sometimes referred to as fire and rehire – as a means of changing their terms and conditions of employment can cause conflict between employers, employees and trade unions. The new code which is now in place sets out employers’ responsibilities when seeking to change contractual terms and … Continue reading Dismissal and re-engagement: code of practice
As part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday 17th July 2924, the Starmer Labour government set out its intention to extend rights with the Employment Rights Bill. My government is committed to making work pay and will legislate to introduce a new deal for working people to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights. … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill
Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays out his plans to deliver change for the country. On Wednesday 17th July 2024 along with the Kings Speech, the Prime Minister Keith Starmer issued the following: …elected to deliver nothing less than national renewal… This government has been elected to deliver nothing less than national renewal, to stop the … Continue reading Our government of service
Amongst a long list of 40 government proposed bills (more even than Tony Blair’s government) as part of the Kings Speech held on Wednesday 17th July 2024, included was the the progression of a new bill to cover workers rights: 'My Government is committed to making work pay and will legislate to introduce a new … Continue reading Kings Speech – employment rights and pensions
Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Thousands of young people travelling to popular holiday destinations including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Border Force … Continue reading Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll law will be easier than experienced by prior governments. Tax and NICs Whilst there is an aim for stabilising the UK economy, Labour promised to not increase existing PAYE income tax rate or National Insurance. … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
New government “must change law on hot workplaces”, warns TUC TUC says hot workplaces put workers at risk of range of health problems – including cancer Call for a new legal maximum work temperatures New Deal would “finally modernise guidance around excessive working temperature", says TUC’s Paul Nowak With temperatures hitting 29 degrees in parts … Continue reading TUC – change the law on hot workplaces!
Pension contributions during Statutory Maternity Leave One of the common questions in payroll and employment rights social media groups is around employer duties to employees who are on maternity or adoption leave. There are subtle differences between what are labelled as Defined Contributions to a Money Purchase pension scheme (which include all Group Personal Pension … Continue reading Pension rights when on maternity leave
The question on social media has been asked on what absence can be shown on a job reference from a former employer? What may be good, as part of the answer, is to cover general principle of what a reference can or cannot be and where it stands with regard to potential areas of discrimination … Continue reading Job Reference – what about absence?
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, … the Code of Practice is published and laid before Parliament. The new Code of Practice will protect the tips of more than 2 million workers giving them a fair share of the tips received by a company. Tipping Act is a step … Continue reading Tips guidance published
This article looks at the different aspects of Sunday working and Sunday pay. What rules apply to working on Sunday? Having to work on a Sunday depends on whether it’s mentioned in either the person’s: employment contract written statement of terms and conditions A worker cannot be made to work on Sundays unless they agreed … Continue reading Sunday – work and pay
Millions of workers across the UK will now benefit from new measures as three Government-backed Acts become law 6th April 2024. New legislation, including three Government backed cross party Acts, come into force Saturday 6th April 2024 This comes alongside tax cuts of £900 a year for the average worker, an increase to the National … Continue reading Millions of workers benefit from new employment law measures
Victims will no longer be prevented from accessing support or legal advice under plans to crack down on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Victims now never prevented from reporting crimes under NDAs Victims can seek vital support or advice without fear of retaliation and see justice done Builds on launch of campaign to raise … Continue reading Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ where there is crime – the NDA