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
New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
Category: Flexible working
Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and … Continue reading Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
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”
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
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
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
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
Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued
More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to … Continue reading Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued
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
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
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
Flexible Working changes April 2024
Flexible working laws are changing from 6th April 2024 Businesses will need to change how they manage flexible working requests … Continue reading Flexible Working changes April 2024
Progress on workers’ rights package 2024
Millions are set to benefit under the new Workers’ Rights Acts – giving more money and more say back to … Continue reading Progress on workers’ rights package 2024
Change to Working Time record keeping
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on the Working … Continue reading Change to Working Time record keeping
Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Proposed reforms allow businesses additional freedoms while retaining the UK’s world leading workers’ rights Proposals include reducing record keeping requirements … Continue reading Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Holiday consultation – the response
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on calculating holiday … Continue reading Holiday consultation – the response
Four day week – council receives formal warning
A formal notice has been issued to South Cambridgeshire District Council to ensure taxpayers’ money is well spent after concerns … Continue reading Four day week – council receives formal warning
‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
In a TUC blog and news article by Anjum Klair for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) - BME women far … Continue reading ‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
Millions to get more power over working hours
Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by … Continue reading Millions to get more power over working hours
Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
HMRC have listed another rogue umbrella promoting tax avoidance schemes which do not work. Named on 27th July 2023, Easyway … Continue reading Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Change to data HMRC collects HMRC has indicated that proposed change in law will likely require employers to report more … Continue reading Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
78 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to unpaid working time An increasing number of employers are … Continue reading Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
Regulating Umbrellas
Following the call for evidence in the umbrella company market with over 400 responses., the government have published the Summary … Continue reading Regulating Umbrellas
New tipping law passed
Withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful as the Tipping Bill achieves Royal Assent, with more than 2 million workers to … Continue reading New tipping law passed
DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
New law gives more say over working hours
Law will combat ‘one-sided flexibility’, where workers are often on standby for work that never comes Friday 3rd February 2023, … Continue reading New law gives more say over working hours
Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Workers to have a greater say over when, where, and how they work under new government plans to make flexible … Continue reading Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Organised Labour Fraud
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC has issued information on Organised Labour Fraud. Organised labour fraud is … Continue reading Organised Labour Fraud
Future of work review to be lead by Matt Warman
The Prime Minister has asked Matt Warman MP to lead a review into how the government can best support a … Continue reading Future of work review to be lead by Matt Warman
Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Those with a disability or a physical or mental health condition, may need extra help to start a new job, … Continue reading Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Home and Hybrid working – a taxing situation
Working from home: claiming tax relief from April 2022 As part of emergency COVID-19 restrictions, Government instructions to work from … Continue reading Home and Hybrid working – a taxing situation
Movement to Work CEO Summit
Monday 28th March 2022, Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech at the Movement to Work CEO Summit. … Continue reading Movement to Work CEO Summit
COVID-19: England returns to plan A
All measures under Plan B have been lifted meaning face coverings are no longer mandatory in indoor venuesCOVID Passes are … Continue reading COVID-19: England returns to plan A
Returning to offices
Cabinet Office Minister calls for Government departments to accelerate the return to office based working to boost staff collaboration and … Continue reading Returning to offices
Call for Evidence: umbrella company market
The government has published a call for evidence on the umbrella company market. Umbrellas - what are they? Umbrella companies … Continue reading Call for Evidence: umbrella company market
Making the workplace inclusive
According to guidance for employers from ACAS, creating an inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, it … Continue reading Making the workplace inclusive
New National Disability Strategy launched
More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in … Continue reading New National Disability Strategy launched
Insecure work
Special edition of the TUC’s Jobs and recovery monitor According to the TUC, The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the reality … Continue reading Insecure work
‘Employers must do more to address flexible working inequality’ says CIPD, as new analysis highlights ‘flexible working notspots’ across the UK
The CIPD is warning of the risks of potentially creating a two-tier workforce after its analysis of official data found … Continue reading ‘Employers must do more to address flexible working inequality’ says CIPD, as new analysis highlights ‘flexible working notspots’ across the UK