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 greatest challenges for businesses under new rules. A recent YouGov survey, commissioned by Acas, asked employers which changes in the Employment Rights Act will be the hardest to adopt for their organisation. Nearly 1 in … Continue reading Which Employment Rights Act changes are the hardest to adopt? →

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 contracts. The consultation - Zero Hours contracts - give your view The consultation explores key aspects related to new rights for eligible workers to: Guaranteed hours Reasonable notice of shifts Payment for shifts cancelled, moved, … Continue reading Zero hours! Ending one sided flexibility →

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, to remove the waiting period before SSP can be made. Employers can use form SSP2 to record details of an employee’s sickness absences for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and monitor the use of the 28 … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay record sheet update →