Employment Law Updates

The Employment Relations Bill, also known as the Flexible Working Bill July 2023, passed its final reading in parliament and received royal assent earlier this year. The legislation serves to grant employees greater power over their working schedule through greater ability to request flexible working. As a result, the bill promises to make significant changes to the way employees and their employers operate.

In our roundup of crucial Government Consultations that are set reshape employment practices, we’ll unravel the latest developments and provide insights into what to expect in the much-awaited government response.

When it comes to employment contracts or written statements of particulars before an employee begins work at a company, there are certain pieces of key information that must be included. In this guide, we will be exploring whether employment contracts legally require maternity and paternity leave to be written into them. This will help to ensure that businesses receive relevant advice for employers and are adhering to the necessary employment law requirements.

He’s Making a List…..He’s Checking it Twice…..but at this year’s Office Christmas party will YOUR staff be naughty or will they be nice? It might only be the beginning of November, but many employers are already planning this year’s Christmas party and they are no doubt hopeful that this festive season will be an enjoyable […]

In the last two decades, increasing attention has been drawn to issues of sexual harassment both in and beyond the workplace. This has culminated in The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023, which received royal assent on the 18th of September. Alongside established harassment and bullying laws, this bill promises harsh sentences for […]

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 recently received royal assent, meaning it’s expected to come into effect around September 2024. It follows a series of developments intended to give workers in uncertain job roles more agency. This includes increases to National Minimum Wage and protections for unpaid carers and parents. The bill similarly […]

Employment law is vast, with regulations applying to a huge range of legal aspects. This is partly because there are differences in employment law for employers and employees. However, UK employment law has more complications due to constant updates and new requirements. In this blog, we’ll be shedding light on the ways employment law is […]

With the Employment Relations Flexible Working Bill receiving royal assent in July, workers will soon have greater autonomy over how they work. As a result, there are certain considerations employers must account for when the bill is passed into law. In the interim, employers can also put measures into place to account for these changes. […]