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Labour’s ‘Right to Switch Off’ proposal is currently being discussed, with intentions to add it to the much-awaited Employment Rights Bill 2024. The proposal aims to tackle work intensity and remedy poor working practices found across British businesses. Whilst the concept is still being discussed, employers must ensure their business is ready to comply with the legislative change.
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On the 26th of October 2024, the UK government will pass a new law entitled, ‘The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality) Act 2023’. The aim of the act is to crackdown on workplace sexual harassment, as well as emphasising preventive duties for employers.
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The UK is one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural countries in the world. With the aim to protect and encourage this standard, the current Labour government is set to pass the draft ‘Equality (Race and Disability) Bill’ 2024.
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From the 1st of October 2024, the law requires businesses to give qualifying tips to their workers. This change is set under the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 drafted by the new Labour government.
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From the 10th of October 2024, the Labour government passed the highly-anticipated 'Employment Rights Bill'. The bill aims to tackle poor working conditions and promote economic growth - benefitting businesses and workers alike.
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In this guide, we’ll look at what Martyn’s Law is, who it applies to, and how to prepare your business for the possibility of a terrorist attack.
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A new law will require public venues and locations to do more to combat the threat of terrorist attacks.
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Change is on the way for employers that receive tips from customers; from 1 October 2024 the new tips law will require ‘qualifying tips’ to be fairly allocated to workers. It also places several other requirements on employers who deal with tips, so to help you understand the new obligations and what you need to do to prepare, here are our top tips on the new tips law.
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A spokesperson from Downing Street has commented that the right to switch off from work is key to productivity. It could, it is hoped, boost economic growth in the UK and was part of Labour’s pre-election Plan to Make Work Pay.
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If you accept and manage tips from customers, you can soon expect new rules from October. To avoid costly claims, find out what you’ll need to do when this important legislation comes in…
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The new government made several promises to reform employment law in its manifesto, around 60 in fact. Now that Labour has won the general election, and the King’s Speech has outlined their priorities, it’s time to see what this could mean for employment law
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Labour put change at the heart of their election campaign. The new government plans to enhance existing staff rights, as well as overhaul the bulk of existing HR and Health & Safety legislation. Find out what this actually means for you in a full Q&A.