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With a few weeks to go until the introduction of neonatal care leave and pay on 6 April 2025, business owners need to be aware of some key changes. The Government has also made important amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, including new powers for tribunals and reforms to Statutory Sick Pay. In this blog, […]
On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled that under the Equality Act 2010, “sex” refers to biological sex, not gender identity or legal sex as defined by a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). The case (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers) challenged a Scottish law that treated some transgender women as “women” […]
You may have heard there are changes coming to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). While most of these reforms aren’t expected to take effect until 2026, now is the perfect time to get ahead and make sure your sickness absence processes are working well. What’s changing? Currently, SSP kicks in after three days of sickness. Under […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to recognise the importance of early detection, open conversations, and compassionate support in the workplace. As a small employer, knowing how to help an employee affected by cancer (or caring for someone who is) can make a real difference to both their wellbeing and your organisation’s […]
As an SME employer, it can be challenging to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of employment law. However, it is essential to keep up to date with new legislation and guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate risk to your business. In this blog post, we provide an overview of some of the recent UK […]
Increasingly, organisations are becoming truly invested in the welfare of their employees and understand that by contributing to their well-being, both the organisation and the individual benefit. In particular, managers are realising the importance of supporting women in the workplace through the unique challenges that they encounter. Menopause is a natural part of the aging […]
In today’s job market, where competition for top talent is fierce, retaining employees has become a top priority for many businesses. Retaining employees, however, is not as simple as it may seem. According to the latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook, UK employers are increasingly turning to counteroffers as a way of retaining key staff, as […]
A Year of Change in Employment Law: 2023 Update 2023 has been a significant year for employment law in the UK, with several new laws gaining Royal Assent. Although many of these changes won’t come into force until 2024 or beyond, it’s crucial for employers to become acquainted with these new requirements and prepare for […]
Statutory sick pay Payment From 6 April 2020 From 6 April 2021 From 6 April 2022 Statutory sick pay £95.85 £96.35 £99.35 Lower earnings limit (per week) £120 £120 £123 National minimum wage Age From 1 April 2020 From 1 April 2021 From 1 April 2022 Workers aged 25 and over (National Living Wage)* £8.72 […]
Flexible furlough is available form 1 July, enabling furloughed workers to return to work on a flexible part time basis. Up until the JRS (job retention scheme) closes on 31 October, these employees will be entitled to receive: · Their full contractual pay in relation to any part-time hours worked; and · 80 percent of their reference salary (capped at […]
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