They say things come in threes!
We have long been expecting changes to the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims (see the News section dated July 2026). This will be one of several significant changes affecting employers from January 2027. From 1st Jan 2027, employers will have a much shorter period to decide whether a new hire is working out. The […]
Unfair Dismissal Changes Coming in 2027 – Act Now!
Many employers will be aware that, in most cases, employees currently need two years’ continuous service before they can bring a claim for ordinary unfair dismissal (although certain claims, such as discrimination, are exempt from this requirement). However, from 1 January 2027, this is set to change. Under Section 25 of the Employment Rights Act, […]
Trade Union Access is Changing!
Under the labour government’s plan to improve the “voice at work”, there have been some significant changes in relation to Trade Unions. One of a number of provisions in this area, include the right for independent trade unions to request access to a workforce or part of a workforce. Built into the new legislation are […]
Performance issues? Or Executive Function Challenges?
Not all performance issues are about capability or motivation – often it’s about how the brain manages time, tasks, focus and emotion. These are referred to as Executive Function challenges.Our executive functions underpin the way that we make decisions, deal with emotions (that control our behaviour), plan, focus and organise, as well as how we […]
National Minimum Wage & Statutory Rates – April 2026 increases
The annual increases to statutory rates of pay will go up again this April and the new rates are as follows:
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Part 1)
This is the one we have all been waiting for! The highly anticipated Employment Rights Act 2025 has gone through many changes before being passed as legislation. It contains updates and new legislation covering a wide range of areas – the implementation dates are phased with some of the regulations already being in force. Thankfully, […]
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Part 2)
Alongside the initial changes, further amendments and new legislative requirements will be introduced – these will focus on a greater emphasis on flexible working, increased support for employees with caring responsibilities and new protections for those on variable or zero hours.Keeping on top of these changes and how they impact your business will be key […]
Vento Bands and Statutory Rates
It’s that time of year when there is an annual increase to statutory rates of pay set by the government. With effect from April 2025, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay increases to £187.03 per week, with Statutory Sick Pay increasing to £118.75. The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal increases to £118,223.00 and the […]
Employment Law Changes – Neonatal Care
A new piece of legislation, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into force on 6th April 2025 and introduces two new rights – neonatal care leave and neonatal car pay. This is a ‘day 1’ right meaning there is no qualifying service, and is eligible to parents of babies admitted to neonatal […]
National Minimum Wage
The NMW increased on 1st April 2025 and workers over the age of 21 are now entitled to a minimum rate of pay of £12.21 per hour. The apprentice rate has seen a big increase from £6.40 to £7.55 per hour. 18-20 year olds must now earn a minimum of £10.00 per hour, and the […]