A number of pre-election reforms to Employment Law come into force today and should not slip under the radar for employers.
Pre-election Reforms to Employment Law Come into Force
Agency Workers Regulations
The UK Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) 2010 ensure that temporary agency workers are entitled to the same basic working and employment conditions as directly-hired staff. They guarantee equal treatment regarding pay, working time, and holidays after a 12-week qualifying period, alongside “day one” rights.
Dismissal for failing to agree to new terms and conditions following TUPE transfer was automatic unfair dismissal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has held that the dismissal for failing to agree to new terms and conditions following TUPE transfer was automatic unfair dismissal
Wrexham Drivers Awarded £60,000 for Unfair Dismissal
Wrexham Drivers Awarded £60,000 for Unfair Dismissal, the case hinged on the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations.
