Managing employees/workers
Millions of workers previously denied time off for the birth of their child will become eligible for day one rights to parental leave from April, as ministers lay new regulations stemming from the Employment Rights Act 2025 before Parliament today (12 January).
Are employees entitled to extra pay for working on bank holidays? What does an employer do if an employee refuses to work on a bank holiday? How should bank holidays be managed for part-time employees? We explain how to deal with some of the most common issues public holidays can raise.
Updated to reflect that the day-one right to ordinary parental leave will come into force on 6 April 2026.
Updated to reflect that Regulations have been passed bringing the day-one right to paternity and parental leave into effect from 6 April 2026.
As you set objectives for the coming year, seize the opportunity to move beyond traditional checklists and redefine high performance for your teams. By widening your lens, you lay the groundwork for a more innovative and resilient organisation in the months to come.
Updated to reference secondary legislation that is paving the way for the introduction of paternity bereavement leave.
Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to managing employees/workers.