Under new legislation Zero And Low Hours Workers could become extinct. Labour intends to ensure that all jobs provide a minimum level of job security and predictable hours.
Zero And Low Hours Workers: What Employers Need to Know
New Duty to Retain Annual Leave Records For 6 Years From April 2026
From April 2026 UK employers will have a New Duty To Retain Annual Leave Records for six years. Find out what records are required and how to prepare.
Flexible Working
Labour plans to extend the right to request flexible working to be the default position from day one for all workers, unless it is not reasonably feasible.
Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period Reduces To Six Months
Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period Reduces To Six Months on 1 January 2027; this guide explains what the change means for probation periods, early dismissals, and how SMEs can protect themselves.
Paternity Leave Bereavement Act
Paternity Leave Bereavement Act Will Include Parents of Babies, Adoption of Children and Surrogacy Arrangements
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
