Managing employees/workers
Updated to reflect the average compensation awarded for age discrimination claims in 2023/24.
Updated to reflect the launch of a Government consultation on strengthening statutory sick pay, which was published on 21 October 2024.
Updated to reflect the launch of a Government consultation on the application of zero hours contracts measures to agency workers, which was published on 21 October 2024.
Updated to reflect the launch of a Government consultation on strengthening statutory sick pay, which was published on 21 October 2024.
Updated to reference the duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in force from 26 October 2024.
The first draft of the Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October - just ahead of 100 days into the new Labour Government. We take an early look at how HR is reacting to the changes included in the Bill.
Updated with details of what to do if an employee is unable to prove their right to work due to a technical issue.
Updated to reflect the Government's intention to consult with Acas about enabling employees to raise collective grievances.
Updated to reflect the Government's intention to consult with Acas about enabling employees to raise collective grievances.
As part of the Government's digitisation of the UK immigration system, physical documents, including biometric residence permits (BRPs), which are currently used to prove immigration status, are being phased out and replaced with eVisas by the end of 2024. Employers will need to take steps to update their impacted workplace population, and implement processes to complete follow-up right to work checks where required.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to managing employees/workers.