Source: CIPD A landmark judgment from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) to include overtime in holiday pay with potentially costly implications for UK businesses has been announced. The decision – which could affect up to 5 million workers according to…
Source: CIPD The Equality Act 2010 (Equal Pay Audits) Regulations 2014 comes in to force. More:
Exclusivity clauses on zero hours contracts which prevent employees from working for other employees will be banned. A code of practice will be developed by the end of 2014. Find out more at
From 1st October 2014, parents whose babies are due on or after 5th April 2015 will be able to share parental leave after the first two weeks. Parents who are adopting children will also be able to share leave. Parents…
New information was published in May 2014 to help employers prevent illegal working and understand the fines (civil penalties) they face when they employ illegal workers. Find out more at
Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock has announced an additional £25m of funding to be made available to improve training for new and current employees. Find out more at
Source: ACAS From 6th May 2014 it is compulsory for employees to contact ACAS before bringing an employment tribunal claim. This website explains more:
The HSE has published an updated Approved Code of Practice for protecting employees health, safety and welfare, which clarifies employers responsibilities and removes or replaces out of date requirements and duties. Find out more at;
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reminded Companies that they should have clear guidelines for staff using their own devices to store work related personal information. This can be found at :
The Government has amended the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of the Environment) Regulations. These Regulations discuss how to manage employees when the business location is moved. Under the changes, the employer will be permitted to negotiate terms and conditions of…