We have long been expecting changes to the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims (see the News section dated July 2026). This will be one of several significant changes affecting employers from January 2027. From 1st Jan 2027, employers will have a much shorter period to decide whether a new hire is working out. The […]
Read More about They say things come in threes!Many employers will be aware that, in most cases, employees currently need two years’ continuous service before they can bring a claim for ordinary unfair dismissal (although certain claims, such as discrimination, are exempt from this requirement). However, from 1 January 2027, this is set to change. Under Section 25 of the Employment Rights Act, […]
Read More about Unfair Dismissal Changes Coming in 2027 – Act Now!Under the labour government’s plan to improve the “voice at work”, there have been some significant changes in relation to Trade Unions. One of a number of provisions in this area, include the right for independent trade unions to request access to a workforce or part of a workforce. Built into the new legislation are […]
Read More about Trade Union Access is Changing!Not all performance issues are about capability or motivation – often it’s about how the brain manages time, tasks, focus and emotion. These are referred to as Executive Function challenges.Our executive functions underpin the way that we make decisions, deal with emotions (that control our behaviour), plan, focus and organise, as well as how we […]
Read More about Performance issues? Or Executive Function Challenges?The annual increases to statutory rates of pay will go up again this April and the new rates are as follows:
Read More about National Minimum Wage & Statutory Rates – April 2026 increasesThis is the one we have all been waiting for! The highly anticipated Employment Rights Act 2025 has gone through many changes before being passed as legislation. It contains updates and new legislation covering a wide range of areas – the implementation dates are phased with some of the regulations already being in force. Thankfully, […]
Read More about The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Part 1)Alongside the initial changes, further amendments and new legislative requirements will be introduced – these will focus on a greater emphasis on flexible working, increased support for employees with caring responsibilities and new protections for those on variable or zero hours.Keeping on top of these changes and how they impact your business will be key […]
Read More about The Employment Rights Act 2025 (Part 2)It’s that time of year when there is an annual increase to statutory rates of pay set by the government. With effect from April 2025, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay increases to £187.03 per week, with Statutory Sick Pay increasing to £118.75. The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal increases to £118,223.00 and the […]
Read More about Vento Bands and Statutory RatesA new piece of legislation, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into force on 6th April 2025 and introduces two new rights – neonatal care leave and neonatal car pay. This is a ‘day 1’ right meaning there is no qualifying service, and is eligible to parents of babies admitted to neonatal […]
Read More about Employment Law Changes – Neonatal CareThe NMW increased on 1st April 2025 and workers over the age of 21 are now entitled to a minimum rate of pay of £12.21 per hour. The apprentice rate has seen a big increase from £6.40 to £7.55 per hour. 18-20 year olds must now earn a minimum of £10.00 per hour, and the […]
Read More about National Minimum WageWe are delighted to share the fact that Rebecca is undertaking a qualification in Executive Function Coach Training – initially the first of a 4 module course beginning with a Core Coaching Certificate and working towards a Master Executive Function Caching Certificate. Executive functions are the ways in which our brain process and manages things […]
Read More about New services on the horizon…Executive Function CoachingAs well as the Employment Rights Bill, the Labour government is committed to a number of other initiatives as part of their ‘Make Work Pay’ manifesto, which may cover a ban on unpaid internships, the ‘right to disconnect’, single worker status, the removal of age bands for the National Minimum Wage, the introduction of Equality […]
Read More about More things on the horizon – lots to come!With the new government, comes the pledge of many changes to employee rights relating to their employment. The Employment Rights Bill covers a range of changes to existing practices, as well as the introduction of new protections for workers such as a ‘day one’ right to claim unfair dismissal. Whilst it isn’t expected immediately, a […]
Read More about Employment Rights Bill & changes to employment lawThis legislation came into force last month (26th October 2024) and provides employers with a statutory duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment. It is reported that at least 3 out of every 10 women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Whilst this currently only applies to ’sexual’ harassment, as opposed to […]
Read More about Employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment – employers should take note!!The obligations for organisations is set to increase in terms of preventing sexual harassment, with employers having a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent any such harassment – just having a policy would not be considered sufficient. Tribunals will be able to uplift compensation payments by up to 25% when breaches occur. This […]
Read More about Legislation on the horizonAs well as changes to some family friendly employment legislation and statutory rates (both detailed in other TMHRS News), there have been more updates that employers, organisations and the wider public will need to be aware of. These include the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 giving extended protection from redundancy for certain groups […]
Read More about Employment Law UpdateApril 2024 sees the biggest monetary increase for the National Living Wage to £11.44 per hour, with the age limit also reducing from 23 years old to 21 years old. The new pay rates for under 21 year olds and apprentices are: 18-20 year olds: £8.60 per hour 16- 17 year olds: £6.40 per hour […]
Read More about National Minimum Wage, National Living Wage and other ratesThere have been a number of changes to legislation recently across a number of areas, and many of these fall under the banner of family friendly related policies. The right to request Flexible Working rules have been updated with the implementation of the Flexible Working (Amendments) Regulations 2023, which means that this right has become a ‘day […]
Read More about Changes to Family Friendly employment legislationThe Working Time Regulations have been amended to allow workers to carry over some of their statutory annual leave entitlement into the next two years, where it is not reasonably practicable for them to take them due to the coronavirus.
Read More about Employment Law – Changes to Annual LeaveRebecca is delighted to have been recognised for her 20 year commitment to the HR profession by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Read More about More than 20 years’ experienceOn the 4th March 2020, the government’s Emergency Coronavirus Legislation has introduced the right for employees to have Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the first day of absence when an employee is off work due to illness (compared to the 4th day previously).
Read More about Employment Law Update – Changes to SSPThe government has made some amendments to the legislation surrounding employment contracts and with effect from 6th April 2020, has increased the amount of compulsory items that must be included in your terms and conditions of employment. The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 additionally states that employment contracts must be issued by […]
Read More about Employment Law Update – Contracts of EmploymentWith effect from 6th April 2020, new legislation providing up to two weeks’ leave will take place in relation to this sensitive area. Many employers will already offer support in the event that an employee loses a child, but employers should become familiar with the eligibility and criteria surrounding parental bereavement leave and pay as […]
Read More about Employment Law Update – Parental Bereavement Leave & PayThe Working Time Regulations 1998 will be amended to increase the reference period for determining an average week’s pay (for holiday pay purposes) from 12 weeks to 52 weeks. If an employee has worked less than 52 weeks, then employers should use the number of complete weeks worked. This will affect employers who use workers on […]
Read More about Employment Law Update – Holiday pay reference periodWith effect from 5th April 2020, the following proposed weekly rates are expected to apply: Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay = £151.20 (previously £148.68) Statutory Sick Pay = £95.85 (previously £94.25)
Read More about Statutory Rates 2020General advice for employers can be found on the ACAS website at https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirusPublic Health England have also provided the following information on the affected areas: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas
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