Update to the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement When the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement came into force last year, it omitted protective awards from the list of claims to which uplifts could be applied for non-compliance. The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment of Schedule A2) Order… [Read More]

Online (and offline) recruiting is essential for attracting the right candidates, but poorly crafted ads can limit your talent pool and increase the risk of discrimination claims. Here are some top tips for getting it right: 1. Start with a clear job description Before you begin you need to make sure you fully understand the… [Read More]

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires UK businesses to do their part to stop modern slavery. The legislation applies primarily to large businesses (with an annual turnover of over £36 million) who must publish an annual statement detailing the steps they have taken to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not present in… [Read More]

Statutory rates of pay for family leave and sick pay are updated annually – this year’s changes will take effect on 6th April. 2025 statutory rates for family leave and sick pay The new minimum rates are shown in the table below, but as always these figures will be superseded by any higher figures you… [Read More]

9 key amendments to the draft Employment Rights Bill: Additional changes have been proposed by MPs: It remains to be seen how many of these changes will stick as the Bill continues its progress through the House of Commons. That said, the extension of time limits are likely to be here to stay, as they… [Read More]