Paternity Leave Bereavement Act Will Include Parents of Babies, Adoption of Children and Surrogacy Arrangements
Paternity Leave Bereavement Act
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.
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
NeoNatal Leave and Pay
Neonatal Leave and Pay legislation will be introduced on 6 April 2025 and will allow parents to take up to 12 weeks leave if their baby is receiving neonatal care
Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
Extension of Time Limits for Bringing Tribunal Claims
Statutory Payment Rates 2025
Statutory Payment Rates 2025. The Government has published the statutory payment rates that will apply from April 2025.
