Employment law is arguably one of the most dynamic and fast-moving areas of law. New legislation and guidance is introduced all of the time.
It can be difficult to keep on top of all of the changes and updates. In this free online briefing, we will run you through 2023’s main updates and discuss the impact of recent changes and decisions.
We will also give you an overview of what might be on the horizon in 2024. There will be an opportunity to ask questions directly to Rebecca Mahon, Senior Associate in our Employment team, and Megan Huws, Paralegal in the team.
What will be included in the session?
Recent legislative updates – such as:
- the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 – which makes changes to rules on holiday pay and TUPE
- updates to the Equality Act 2010
- changes to the law on Flexible Working, including the fact that employees will have a “day 1 right” to make requests
- the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, which protects those returning from maternity, adoption and shared parental leave in a redundancy situation for 6 months after they return to work.
Upcoming changes for employers – including:
- 9.8% increase in minimum wage from 1 April 2024
- new rights in September 2024 to apply for a change in working pattern where hours are unpredictable.
- increase to the minimum salary requirements for skilled workers coming into the UK (and likely impact on the care sector)
- the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, coming into force in October 2024 – which introduces a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees
… as well as a whole host of case law updates and best-practice guidance.
Towards the end of the session, we will also look at some of the things that the Labour party has promised to introduce and/or reform if they are elected later this year. 2024 will be a General Election year. If elected, the Labour Party has promised to legislate to implement its “New Deal for Working People” green paper “within 100 days” of taking power. This will represent the biggest change to Employment Law in over 25 years giving both employees and workers significant new protections. Employers will need to consider adapting their current practices, policies and processes in order to comply with the new laws.
Who should attend?
- HR Directors and Business Partners
- HR Personnel
- Anyone who manages people/a team as part of their role.