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The Government published a consultation on how the new zero hours contract rights should work in practice, including how guaranteed hours, notice of shifts and how the measures should apply to agency workers. The consultation closes on 25 August 2026.
Updated to include new information on temporary employment agency work in Germany.
Umbrella company tax reforms have now come into force, introducing what recruiters and compliance specialists have described as the most significant shake-up to the temporary labour market since the private sector IR35 reforms were introduced in 2021.
The maximum guarantee payment has increased to £41, effective from 6 April 2026. HR teams should update payroll calculations and policy documentation to ensure compliance with the new maximum rate.
The cancellation of thousands of flights and the closure of airspace in the Middle East are having an impact on the workplace, particularly when employees are left stranded or their holiday plans are affected. How should employers tackle workplace issues arising from the flight disruptions caused by the US and Israel's war with Iran?
Updated to confirm that these measures are due to come into effect in 2027, according to the Government's updated timeline.
This guide sets out the differences between the law on agency workers laws in Scotland compared with the rest of Great Britain (England and Wales).
Updated to reflect proposed reforms to agency worker rights, including pay transparency, in response to the "Good Jobs" Employment Rights Bill consultation in Northern Ireland.
This resource is kept under review and updated in line with developments.
The policy intent behind the measures relating to zero and low hours workers in the Employment Rights Act 2025 is to end one-sided flexibility and "exploitative zero hours contracts". This does not mean that there will be an outright ban on such contracts. What it does mean is that there will now be a legislative framework, the intention behind which is to deliver a better level of predictability and security for workers. Barrister and mediator Alison Frazer looks at the practical implications for HR.
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