Expansion of the Right to Work Scheme to Gig Economy
The government has introduced a new clause to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill that would significantly broaden the scope of the UK’s right to work regime. Under the proposed changes, right to work checks would be required not just for employees, but also for individuals engaged through non-traditional contracts, such as so-called gig […]
Recent Changes in Employment Law 2025
As we start the new year, the following is a round up of the key recent changes in employment law for employers, as well as a reminder of important upcoming changes. UK Minimum Wage to increase in April 2025 Each year, the government sets minimum wage rates based on the recommendations of the […]
Consultation Opens into TUPE and European Works Councils
The UK Government has launched a consultation regarding proposed amendments to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) and on plans to dismantle the legal framework governing European Works Councils. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) The Government proposes to clarify the scope of TUPE, limiting the […]
Employment Tribunal Compensation Limits Increasing from 6 April
Increases in the maximum amount of compensation that can be awarded by the Employment Tribunals have been confirmed. Under the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024, the following limits will apply from 6 April 2024: Maximum compensatory award The maximum compensatory award rises from £105,707 to £115,115, allowing individuals to potentially recover higher compensation […]
New Holiday Pay Rules for 2024
The UK Government has issued new guidance on holiday pay aimed at simplifying calculations and clarifying entitlements, particularly for irregular hours and part-year workers. The Department for Business and Trade’s guidance on holiday pay and entitlement reforms outlines how employers should apply recent changes to the holiday pay provisions of the Working Time Regulations, as […]
