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.
Employment Tribunal Award Limits
Employment Tribunal Award Limits Legislation setting the annual increase in Employment Tribunal Award Limits has been laid before Parliament. The new rates will apply where the effective date of termination of an employee’s employment (or other calculation date) is on
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.
Paternity Leave Bereavement Act
Paternity Leave Bereavement Act Will Include Parents of Babies, Adoption of Children and Surrogacy Arrangements
Statutory Payment Rates 2026-27
Statutory Payment Rates 2026-27. The Government has published the statutory payment rates for maternity pay, paternity pay, shared parental pay, adoption pay and sick pay from April 2026
National Minimum Wage 2026 Expectations
National Minimum Wage 2026 Expectations. The Low Pay Commission have recommended a rise of the Adult Rate of the NMW to at least £12.70 per hour.
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.
