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Government publishes 2023 report on National Living Wage and Minimum Wage enforcement
25 Oct 2024The government’s latest report highlights increased enforcement of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW), with a renewed focus on the 'name and shame' policy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Supreme Court rules on employment status of part-time football referees
26 Sept 2024The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment in a long-running employment status case involving part-time football referees. The judgment offers clarity for employers, particularly in cases involving mutuality of obligation and control.
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Supreme Court blocks Tesco's fire and re-hire plans
25 Sept 2024In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot use fire and rehire tactics to strip employees of their contractual right to permanent retained pay.