New statutory rates for 2026 April marks the month each year where changes to statutory rates come into force. Most rate changes take effect from 6th April (to align with the start of the new tax year). The statutory rates for family leave, sick pay, redundancy and the cap on unfair dismissal compensatory awards are, […]
Refusing annual leave – employer’s rights. Under Working Time Regulations 1998, all workers are entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year. However, workers do not have complete freedom to take holiday when they choose to. Employers need to be able to plan and make sure that sufficient cover is in place […]
Employment Rights Act 2025: The key employment law changes employers need on their radar After months of parliamentary debate, the Employment Rights Bill has finally cleared the House of Lords and gained Royal Assent on 18th December 2025. It has now become the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) – a landmark reform that will […]
