On 17 July 2024, the King delivered his speech at the State Opening of Parliament and the new UK Labour Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead were unveiled.Continue Reading The King’s Speech: Labour’s plans for employment law reforms in the UK
Several key changes to UK employment rights will come into effect in April 2024. By way of brief summary, the key changes for employers to be aware of, and those that will require immediate attention to ensure legally compliant and up-to-date HR policies and practices in the UK, include the following:Continue Reading Key Changes Impacting UK Employment Law From April 2024
Seven years after the UK Supreme Court decided that the payment of fees to bring Employment Tribunal claims was unlawful and should be abolished, the Government has published a consultation paper to reintroduce fees in the Employment Tribunals (“ET”) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”).Continue Reading UK Government Proposes to Reintroduce Employment Tribunal Fees
The Supreme Court has released its decision in the case of Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew. The Court decided that, with respect to a series of unlawful deductions, a gap of more than three months, or a correct payment, will not automatically break the chain in a series of deductions.Continue Reading UK Supreme Court Ruling: A Look at the Changes to a Series of Unlawful Deductions
Hot on the heels of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposal for a complete ban on non-competes, the UK Government has announced its intention to limit the length of non-compete clauses to three months.Continue Reading Major Changes Proposed to Non-Competes in the UK