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The Employment Bill: Workers’ Rights in the UK
Posted: 19th July 2024
The UK Employment Bill, announced as a transformative piece of legislation, is set to reshape the employment landscape of workers’ rights and employer responsibilities. This Employment Bill, anticipated since the Queen’s Speech in 2019, represents the most significant overhaul of employment law in recent decades. Here’s a closer look at what this landmark legislation entails […]
Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
Posted: 29th May 2024
As we celebrate Pride, it’s a good moment to highlight how the legal landscape in the UK has evolved significantly over the years to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, but also emphasise that true equality requires continuous effort and vigilance. Statistics and surveys indicate that a significant portion of LGBTQ+ employees still experience discrimination […]
Prioritising Mental Health in the UK Workplace
Posted: 13th May 2024
In today’s employment landscape, the acknowledgment of mental health and wellbeing as integral components of workplace safety has gained significant traction. In the UK, employers bear not only the responsibility for physical safety but also a legal duty to prioritise and protect the mental health of their workforce. This article delves into the legal obligations […]
Navigating the Spring Budget 2024: Understanding Changes to Tax and National Insurance
Posted: 2nd April 2024
The Spring Budget 2024 has ushered in substantial changes to tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs), affecting both employers and employees across the UK. These alterations are integral to the government’s overarching economic strategy, aiming to improve living standards, and maintain a fair tax framework. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt commented that : ‘the combined effects of […]
World Autism Acceptance Week 2024: Creating Inclusive Work Environments
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As we observe World Autism Awareness Week, let us reaffirm our commitment to creating workplaces that embrace diversity and empower all employees to thrive. By understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals, we can build more inclusive and supportive environments where everyone can succeed. In view of World Autism Awareness Week, it’s […]
Navigating the world of employment law!
Posted: 13th March 2024
I have studied Employment Law as part of the Legal Practice Course. I remember that my reading of the subject largely consisted of construing a lot of case law, statutes and applying various tests to determine; whether an employee has been dismissed, if there was a potential fair reason for the dismissal, if a claimant […]
Government initiates Consultation on Employment Tribunal Fees: A Closer Look at the Proposals
Posted: 29th February 2024
The government has recently launched a consultation on the potential reintroduction of fees in the Employment Tribunal (ET) and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). This move follows the controversial introduction of fees in 2013, which was later deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court in 2017. The new proposal suggests a more modest fee structure with […]
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – new duty in force from October 2024
Posted: 12th January 2024
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill has received Royal Assent, with the aim of empowering employees and fostering safer work environments by addressing and preventing sexual harassment. The new legislation is set to be effective from October 26, 2024, and introduces crucial changes to the Equality Act 2010, focusing on preventing sexual […]
Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023
Posted: 19th December 2023
The new law provides special protection to pregnant women and employees that are returning from certain types of family leave in a redundancy situation. The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023 and became the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023. The Act came […]
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill receives Royal Assent
Posted: 30th November 2023
The government is expected to bring the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 into force in 2024. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 imposes statutory obligations on employers to allocate tips, gratuities, and services charges to workers without making any deductions. Consequently, withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful resulting in more than 2 million workers’ tips being protected. It is […]
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