Tribunal quarterly statistics for April to June 2023 and award statistics for 2022/2023 have been published The latest quarterly statistics have been released by The Ministry of Justice (although they have included a word of caution when comparing data due to a transition to a… Read More »Soundbite
New guidance from Acas issued on reasonable adjustments for mental health at work There has been new guidance issued from Acas on reasonable adjustments for mental health at work which applies to both employers and workers. The guidance has been prepared in conjunction with Affinity… Read More »Soundbite
Annual Tribunal Limit Increases (also relevant to the calculation of statutory redundancy pay) We have now received the regular annual increase in tribunal limits which will apply from 6th April. These will apply to anyone dismissed on or after 6th April. The key increases are:… Read More »Soundbite
The draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2023 have been put before Parliament. From 1 April 2023, they change the hourly rates of the national minimum wage (“NMW”) and national living wage (“NLW”) as follows: The accommodation offset amount increases from £8.70 to £9.10. If… Read More »Soundbite: National Minimum Wage changes from 1 April 2023
Government consulting on Statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement Many of our clients periodically consider changing terms and conditions of employment, which ideally happens in agreement with employees. However, where some or all employees refuse to agree to new terms, employers can terminate… Read More »Soundbite
The Government is consulting on changes to legislation following Supreme Court decision on holiday for term time workers (Harpur Trust case) Following the Supreme Court’s judgement last year in Harpur Trust v Brazel, many of our clients have been grappling with how to change their… Read More »Soundbite
Happy new year! The team at Bradshaw Trees Law have returned to the office with a spring in their step after a lovely Christmas break and we hope you have too. Did you know that we offer businesses a free review of their contracts of… Read More »Soundbite: Time for a contract review?
Minimum wage and other increases announced From April 2023, the following new rates will apply: Minimum wage and national living wage increases from April 2023: For more details on the government increases click Large minimum wage increases help protect low-paid workers’ living standards – GOV.UK… Read More »Soundbite
The government has recently published its response regarding updating flexible working laws. The aim is to encourage flexible working where appropriate. This is not law yet, but we expect it will become law within the next 12 months. Should you have any questions or queries… Read More »Soundbite: Flexible working requests
Are you considering implementing a 4-day working week? It’s been reported that 100 UK companies have signed up to a permanent 4 day working week with no loss of pay, with 2,600 staff between them. The development follows a survey of the 70 companies that… Read More »Soundbite: 4-day working week?