Preventing Illegal Working in the UK – Are you up to date with the changes?

It really is summer despite the weather and staff are planning their holidays. In the past it was thought to be fairly easy to calculate holiday pay but following recent case developments what was something quite simple has become much more complex.

As April fast approaches, employers should make sure they are ready to implement the increases to the calculation of redundancy payments, as well as some other important statutory changes which will come into effect next month.

The government announces increases in statutory rates every April.  I have set out the new rates effective April 6th below

Frequently, employers and employees may get to a point where ‘the writing is on the wall’ and it often suits both sides to have a frank discussion over what it would take to amicably bring the relationship to an end.

What Happens if you don’t pay a tribunal award?

Sickness and Absence Management

The government has announced changes to modernise the “right to work” checks needed to avoid employing illegal workers in the UK. The changes will take effect from 28 January 2019.

This update summarises the key developments to look out for in 2019.

You will have heard or read about the government’s new proposals concerning various aspects of employment  just published. Daniel Barnett has summarised its effects on employers better than I can and it is set out below