Employment Law Updates

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates go up on 1 April 2022 and the new rates will be as follows: New National Living Wage & National Minimum Wage Rates These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 23 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at […]

The Immigration Act (IA) 2016 includes key measures to combat illegal working and employers who fail in their legal obligations to undertake them face stiff penalties. Right to Work Checks to Prevent Illegal Working in the UK Employers have a legal obligation to prevent illegal working and any employer who employs someone who does not […]

On 6 January 2022 changes to the mandatory vaccination requirement that currently applies to care home workers in England under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 were implemented. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/15) were made on 6 January 2022 and implement changes […]

As we near the end of the first week back after the festive period, we take a look at what employers can expect in the area of Employment Law in 2022 including, the updated data protection and employment practices guidance expected from the Information Commissioner’s Office, a new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment, […]

As the clock winds down on 2021, here’s hoping there are far better things ahead than any we leave behind! As Bill Vaughan famously said, “an optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” Whatever you’re planning this Hogmanay, we wish […]

Our offices are now closed for the holidays until Wednesday 5 January 2022. May the holiday spirit be with you and your family today and throughout the New Year. #merrychristmas2021 #HappyNewYear #StaySafe

After another challenging year enduring the continuing effects of the pandemic and the inconceivable loss it has incurred for so many people and on so many levels, many will be feeling weary and in serious need of the break the Christmas holiday provides. As you start to wind down in preparation for the holiday, try […]

This afternoon, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the immediate reintroduction of the Statutory Sick Pay Scheme for SMEs which previously ended at the end of September 2021. As part of a series of measures being provided by the UK Government which are intended to support UK companies being impacted by the OMICRON outbreak of the COVID-19 […]