Articles tagged ‘Legislation and Employment Law’

Significant changes to UK employment law are coming into effect. Written by James Manning, legislation expert at MHR, this piece delves into the Employment Rights Act, which is one of the most substantial updates to workers' rights in a generation.

Reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that have been on the horizon for some time are now rapidly approaching with the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent in late-December and draft guidance trickling out from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP).

Industries that operate on multiple sites or have mobile workers such as construction have additional challenges when it comes to maintaining compliance.

Devolution in England promises to reshape the balance of power, enabling local authorities to address their communities' unique needs with greater autonomy. We explore the opportunities and challenges of this pivotal shift, along with the innovative solutions that can drive its success.

There has now been some time to digest the implications of the 2024 Autumn Budget and for some of the finer details to be clarified. So what does this mean for UK businesses, and how can employers ensure they're equipped to handle the changes?

The right to disconnect, also known as the right to switch off has been talked about a lot in the news lately. Why is that, and what even is the right to disconnect anyway?