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Jobseekers will no longer have to apply for jobs without knowing what they pay, under new plans announced by the Prime Minister to legally require employers to publish salaries in job adverts. Jobseekers will see salaries before applying under new laws requiring job adverts to “say what you pay” Siemens Mobility to give 10,000 young … Continue reading ‘Say what you pay’
Government launches consultation, inviting businesses, workers, and civil society to help shape the next steps on equal pay reform. Further progress being made on commitment to end pay discrimination Businesses, workers, and trade unions to have a say on equal pay reform 15-week consultation aims to root out unfairness from the equal pay system so that … Continue reading Equal pay system to be improved
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. Some of these topics have already been covered by PAYadvice.UK in articles and blogs and further articles and blogs may now additionally be published. The June 2026 edition of Employer Bulletin … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: June 2026
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 the country. Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the new Women’s Employment Ambassador to champion women’s health in the workplace. Appointment comes as businesses encouraged to publish voluntary action plans to better support employees experiencing menopause symptoms. Together these measures will work to address the near record … Continue reading Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Millions of working women will be better off with new measures being introduced to tackle historic gender pension gap. Millions of women working in local government will see their pensions improve under new reforms coming into force in April, as the government takes action to close the gender pension gap. These steps are to directly benefit working … Continue reading Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap
NEW TUC POLLING: 1 in 7 women (14%) have lost their job - or felt forced to leave their job - due to expecting a child or becoming a parent. Over one in five women (21%) who have or are expecting a child also report unfair treatment at work. More than 1 in 10 new fathers (14%) also report experiencing unfair treatment at work. The … Continue reading Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
Women's Business Council refreshed to help break down barriers for opportunity for women at work the government refreshes the Women’s Business Council (WBC) to support the growth mission and Plan for Change, unleashing productivity by supporting women at work WBC will help put more money in working women’s pockets new members confirmed, representing business sectors … Continue reading Boost women’s representation in the workplace.
The Government have published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into effect. Comprehensive roadmap for Employment Rights Bill to raise living standards across the country whilst giving employers and workers the time to adapt. Sets out timelines for new landmark rights with 15 million, or half … Continue reading Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
U.K. Government invests £8.2m to boost girls' advanced maths skills and AI careers. Thousands of the country’s brightest girls will get the opportunity to study advanced maths and progress into AI-related careers, as the UK government invests in the skills young people need for the jobs of tomorrow. only a third of A level … Continue reading More girls to study maths! For AI careers!
More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to formally recognise their loss. Thousands more parents have benefited from the scheme since it was extended in October 2024 Over 100,000 certificates have now been issued, helping parents formally recognise the loss of baby during … Continue reading Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued
Equal Pay Day Wednesday 20th November 2024 was marked as Equal Pay Day, a national campaign led by the Fawcett Society. This day marks the point in the year when, based on the gender pay gap, women overall in the UK stop being paid compared to men. Commenting on the Fawcett Society’s Equal Pay Day, … Continue reading Women’s pay and equality
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
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
Source: PAYE RTI from HMRC The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates for February 2024 indicate that the number of payrolled employees rose by 1.2% compared with February 2023, a rise of 368,000 employees. This annual increase was largest in the health and social work sector, a rise of 210,000 employees. Payrolled employment increased by … Continue reading Payroll pays 30.4 million employees
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance will face accelerated sanctions as Ministers announce the introduction of new powers to speed up strong enforcement action and other reforms to make the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) fairer. Introducing long-term changes to make the system fairer for children and parents Enforcement process to be made almost four … Continue reading New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched
A question that landed, not the first time and unlikely to be the last, asked: ‘At the moment we currently only record Male or Female on our payroll & HR systems. Do you know if HMRC are likely to want us to include more options for employees that may be transitioning or don’t identify themselves … Continue reading Its all a question of Gender
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a £522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs – making it easier for them to get back to work or increase their hours. Universal Credit childcare payments rise … Continue reading Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month
Ethnicity pay reporting is one of the tools employers can use to build transparency and trust among their employees. The UK workforce is becoming increasingly diverse but there is still more to be done to remove barriers to entering the labour market and to ensure pay and progression in the workplace is fair for all … Continue reading Ethnicity pay reporting: guidance for employers
Sixteen organisations across England will receive share of £1.97 million from the government to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace. Funding follows successful applications to this year’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Health and Wellbeing Fund Money will help women to remain in or return to the workplace through and following pregnancy, … Continue reading £1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
New government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy new government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy new legal powers will help to counter workplace discrimination, particularly when new parents return to work Pregnant women and new parents will receive greater protections from redundancy … Continue reading Government backs new law to help pregnant women and new parents stay in work
Statement by Richard Croker, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the Third Committee meeting on advancement of women. Thank you Mr Chair, Multiple and interconnected barriers are preventing women and girls from reaching their full potential. Where women and girls are unable to reach their potential, whole countries suffer. We know that when we … Continue reading When we challenge discrimination and progress gender equality, everybody benefits
The Government committed to modernising the application process in response to the public consultation on the Gender Recognition Act, where respondents highlighted how burdensome and unaffordable the existing procedure was. Last year, Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, announced the first step of this process by reducing the fee for applying for a Gender Recognition … Continue reading Gender recognition application modernised
Statement by Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott, Minister for Women at the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women. Madam Chair, I want to begin my statement by addressing the situation in Ukraine. Russia’s assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign democratic state. The UK and our international partners stand united in … Continue reading UK’s commitment to the rights of women and girls
In an appeal judgement given by the Supreme Court, the requirement for the passport office to issue gender neutral passports (gender X), has been lost. Background The Appellant was born female but underwent several operations that were successful in achieving the desired status of "non-gendered." From 1995 onwards the Appellant has been in contact with … Continue reading Gender neutral X passport case lost
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, and this Older Workers Week (22nd – 28th November), Minister for Employment Mims Davies is calling on employers to strengthen their support to keep millions in work. With almost one in four women cutting their careers short because of the menopause, the Minister has called … Continue reading Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause
Businesses with 250+ employees are required by law to report their gender pay gap. The 5th April 2021 deadline for the report to 5th April 2020 was delayed due to COVID until 5th October 2021 as a legal concession. The snapshot for public sector employers is different. Those employers who have not yet reported their … Continue reading Report your Pay Gap – deadline approaching
The Government has reduced the Gender Recognition Certificate fee to £5. The Government has delivered on its pledge to reduce the fee of applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). In response to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act, Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, committed to modernising the process of applying for … Continue reading Gender Recognition Certificate fee reduced
Around one in three key (33%) workers earn less than £10 an hour according to analysis by the TUC. Analysis published alongside the new minimum and living wage rates Union body calls on ministers to raise minimum wage to £10 an hour The analysis reveals that around 3.2 million key workers are paid less than … Continue reading 1 in 3 key workers paid under £10 per hour
UK National Statement at the 65th Commission on the Status of Women by Baroness Berridge Chair, As we reflect on the past year we must acknowledge the pandemic and its effect on all our lives. Globally, COVID-19 has worsened many of the challenges already faced by women and girls and we must now look ahead … Continue reading Building back better and fairer for women and girls around the world
The TUC is asking ministers to do more to lift the burdens facing working mums this Mothers’ Day today (Sunday 14th March) by introducing five key new measures. While the reopening of school has eased some of the burden mums face, there are ongoing pressures about getting enough childcare to cover hours at work, says the TUC. Wraparound care such … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
A new poll by the Social Mobility Commission reveals a growing gulf between social classes and a mental health crisis that needs to be addressed. Nearly six in ten people believe the pandemic has increased the gulf between social classes, according to a new poll from the Social Mobility Commission. The Social Mobility Barometer, 2021, … Continue reading Most people believe inequality has increased due to the pandemic
Liz Truss calls for flexible working to be normalised – giving employees the option to things like part-time/flexi time, working from home and job shares.New research from the UK Government and jobs website ‘Indeed’ reveals offering flexible working arrangements increases job applications by 30%A national shift to flexible working would boost productivity and particularly help … Continue reading Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Join the Payroll and HR community at the SD Worx monthly, online interactive discussion. With one of the most eagerly anticipated Budgets set to be published on 3rd March 2021, our regular expert panel will be discussing the choices and changes set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. We’ll be interpreting how they impact businesses in … Continue reading Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Six month suspension to the enforcement of gender pay gap regulations. Due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID‑19), the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have announced that employers now have until 5th October 2021 to report their gender pay gap information for the 20/21 reporting year (which uses a snapshot date of 31st March … Continue reading Gender Pay Gap Reporting deadline extended
What do you do when you need time to support children. Could you loose your job or be passed over for promotion. Laws are in place to protect qualifying employees when they need to take care of parental responsibilities. Eligible employees can take unpaid parental leave to look after their child’s welfare. Find out if … Continue reading Employee Parental leave rights
Due to Coronavirus ‘the Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have today... taken the decision to suspend enforcement of the gender pay gap deadlines... for this.. year’. There will be no expectation on employers to report their data. In a joint statement, Minister for Women & Equalities, Liz Truss, … Continue reading Enforcement of a Gender Pay Gap suspended #COVID19 #coronavirus
TUC analysis, based on the Office of National Statistics ASHE data, at how occupational hourly pay has changed, shows that the lowest paid have benefited from minimum wage rises yet millions of lower-paid and middle-income jobs have had real pay reductions. 7.1 million jobs account for the Lowest earners Real pay for workers in jobs … Continue reading Real pay cut for millions of lower and middle-income earners says TUC