The UK’s new Labour government has unveiled a package of new workers’ rights today (Thursday 10 October 2024), with wide-ranging ramifications for employers. Whilst the majority of measures will not be implemented until 2026...more
10/11/2024
/ Contract Terms ,
Employee Rights ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Trade Unions ,
UK ,
Unfair Dismissal ,
Wage and Hour ,
Zero Hours Contracts
Following the Labour Party’s landslide victory in this month’s general election, employers are braced for the biggest employment law shake-up in a generation, with multiple significant reforms proposed...more
A general election is to be held in the UK on 4 July 2024. Although official election manifestos have not been released yet, last week the Labour Party published a policy paper, “A New Deal for Working People”, setting out...more
6/3/2024
/ Bereavement Leave ,
Equality Act ,
Flexible Work Arrangements ,
General Elections ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Sick Pay ,
Trade Unions ,
TUPE ,
UK ,
Unfair Dismissal ,
Zero Hours Contracts
Although many employment changes in the UK are largely on ice until after the election later this year, April has seen a number of employment law developments – largely from the courts. We highlight some recent decisions, on...more
Redundancy and consultation processes have made headlines this month after P&O Ferries made around 800 of its staff redundant with immediate effect via a pre-recorded video message....more