With a raft of employment law changes taking effect in April 2024, we provide a final reminder for HR professionals of what their organisation needs to do to comply with the new and amended employment laws. This April, the challenges for HR include: the introduction of carer's leave; reforms to the right to request flexible working; and updated rules on timing and notice to take paternity leave.
Updated to reflect that the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which extend redundancy protection for pregnant employees and new parents, come into force on 6 April 2024.
Use this model letter to confirm to an employee whose job is made redundant during or after maternity leave that no suitable alternative vacancies exist.
Use this model letter to confirm to an employee who has been given notice of redundancy during or after maternity leave that they have accepted an alternative position.
Use this model letter to confirm to a pregnant employee who has not commenced maternity leave and been given notice of redundancy that no suitable alternative vacancies exist. This letter should be used only where the employee informs the employer of their pregnancy on or after 6 April 2024.
Use this model letter to offer suitable alternative employment to a pregnant employee who has not commenced maternity leave and been given notice of redundancy. This letter should be used only where the employee informs the employer of their pregnancy on or after 6 April 2024.
Use this model letter to confirm to a pregnant employee who has not commenced maternity leave and been given notice of redundancy that they have accepted an alternative position. This letter should be used only where the employee informs the employer of their pregnancy on or after 6 April 2024.