Paternity Leave Bereavement Act Will Include Parents of Babies, Adoption of Children and Surrogacy Arrangements
Paternity Leave Bereavement Act
Unfair Dismissal Reduced To Six Months
Unfair Dismissal Reduced To Six Months; the Government have dropped plans for day one unfair dismissal rights and will introduce a six-month qualifying period
ACAS Early Conciliation Period Extended To 12 Weeks
ACAS Early Conciliation period extended to 12 weeks the early conciliation period was extended from 6 to 12 weeks for cases notified to ACAS after 1 Dec 2025
Digital Identity Cards
The government intend to introduce digital identity cards for UK citizens and legal residents. They will be available to everyone aged 16 and over by the end of this Parliament.
Kinship Carers Leave
Kinship Carers Leave
Duty To Inform Workers Of Their Right To Join A Union
Under the Employment Rights Act, employers will have a duty to inform workers of their right to join a union. The information should be provided in a written statement at the start of employment and periodically thereafter. A consultation seeks input on the format, content, delivery method, and frequency of these statements.
Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
Trade Unions and Strike Action
Employment Rights Bill: Part Four Trade Unions and Strike Action
October 2024 Budget
The Chancellor announced in the October 2024 Budget increases to NMW rates and Employers NI, the threshold for when Employers NI becomes payable is reduced.
Initial Period of Employment
When the length of service requirement for unfair dismissal is removed, a statutory initial period of employment will be introduced.
