Insights
The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: day one unfair dismissal rights
18 Oct 2024For employers and employees alike, one of the most significant aspects of the Employment Rights Bill is the removal of the two-year qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims.
Tipping Act and accompanying guidance now in force
11 Oct 2024The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Tipping Act) came into force on 1 October. It is backed by statutory and non-statutory guidance to help employers ensure that tips are distributed fairly to workers.
Employment Appeal Tribunal considers scope of sex-related harassment
11 Oct 2024A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision confirms that comments on physical characteristics predominantly associated with one gender can constitute sex related harassment.
Home Office to increase enforcement action against sponsors and employers to reduce net migration
04 Oct 2024The Home Office has unveiled fresh measures targeting sectors heavily reliant on overseas workers, with a focus on increasing enforcement and encouraging skills development in the UK.
Government unveils apprenticeship levy overhaul
04 Oct 2024The Government has announced plans to reform the apprenticeships system in order to provide better career opportunities for young people.
Government pauses implementation of regulations on the interpretation of EU law
04 Oct 2024On 18 September 2024, the UK Government decided to delay a key provision of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REULA), which was set to alter how UK courts handle EU-derived laws.
