The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

In 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.

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) advises the Government on the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. A new policy paper sheds light on the potential pay rates that could take effect from April 2025.

The Government has reportedly decided not to implement new laws on requesting a predictable working pattern, and will instead introduce a more robust right to a contract that reflects regular working hours.