Updated Gender Reassignment Discrimination Guidance 2024
Acas has released updated guidance for employers on gender reassignment discrimination. As a UK employer, you are responsible for preventing gender reassignment discrimination in the workplace and promoting an inclusive, supportive culture. The new guidance replaces the previous 2017 version and provides employers with practical examples of discrimination, harassment and victimisation related to gender reassignment […]
Employment Case Law Update October 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Employment Rights Bill: Key Summary The UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024, marking what is set to be a significant shift in workers’ rights. You can read our summary […]
Increase in National Minimum Wage Rates from April 2025
The UK Government has announced it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates, set to come into effect from 1 April 2025. The new rates reflect considerable increases, with the Government citing the aim of supporting low-paid workers against rising living costs and […]
Govt Factsheets Expand on Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024, marking what is set to be a significant shift in workers’ rights. You can read our summary of the Bill here. Expanding on the information contained within the Bill, a number of official factsheets have now been published by the Government, covering key […]
Govt Unveils Employment Rights Bill
The UK Government has today (10 October 2024) introduced its new Employment Rights Bill, reflecting commitments from Labour’s “Plan to Make Work Pay” and the King’s Speech. At 158 pages, the Bill is substantial, and proposes wide-ranging reforms of UK workplace rules. While the Government pledged to bring in new employment rights and protections within […]
Workplace Harassment Guide for UK Employers
Workplace harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination. Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment in the workplace and ensure the wellbeing of their workforce. Following a change in the law from 26 October 2024, employers must be proactive in mitigating the risk of sexual […]
New Employer Guidance on Sexual Harassment from EHRC
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released updated guidance to help employers understand their legal responsibilities under new duties to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Worker Protection Act, which amends the Equality Act 2010, will come into effect on 26 October 2024, shifting the focus for employers from addressing harassment after […]
Employment Case Law Update September 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Protected Beliefs & Unlawful Discrimination Thomas v Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mr Thomas was employed as an NHS consultant via an agency from April to July 2018 when he was dismissed […]
Govt Shelves Predictable Hours Act for Rights Under New Employment Rights Bill
The Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that a new law, which was set to grant workers the right to request predictable working hours, has been abandoned in favour of upcoming legislation. The Labour government has decided to shelve the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023, despite the Bill receiving Royal Assent on […]
New Guidance on Hybrid Working & Disabled Workers
On 5 September 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published comprehensive guidance for employers aimed at supporting disabled workers in hybrid working environments. With the rise of flexible working arrangements, particularly in the post-pandemic era, hybrid working has become a popular model that combines remote and workplace-based arrangements. While hybrid working offers numerous […]