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Minimum wage updates – April 2025

Minimum wage updates – April 2025

The minimum wage increases have been announced to take effect in April 2025 - read more on the Gov.uk websiteThese changes may not affect you if you're not employing at minimum wage level; however it's worth noting that rates are also increasing for the 18 to 20 year...

Day 1 Employment rights

Day 1 Employment rights

Day 1 rights at work If you saw the lead article in The Times on Saturday, then you'll know a little more detail about what Labour are calling their once-in-a-generation reforms. The article itself is entitled "Staff to get more rights from first day of work". More...

Flexible working – updated 2024

Flexible working – updated 2024

I must admit when I hear flexible working I imagine an office full of yogis or gymnasts which would be fun – triple somersaults all over the place. In 2024 flexible working is a hot topic. Covid showed us that not all jobs had to be done at a desk in an office from...

Carer’s Leave Policy – effective April 2024

Carer’s Leave Policy – effective April 2024

The new Carer's Leave Policy - effective April 2024 is in addition to dependents leave but there are a few differences – dependents leave is to be used for urgent family or dependent reasons whilst carer’s leave can be used to provide care or make arrangements for...

 Changes are afoot

 Changes are afoot

 Changes are afoot - post termination restrictions and Brexit.Ok so not the most exciting content but necessary just the same. Post-termination restrictions The first proposed change I wanted to tell you about is that the Government are saying that they intend to...

Money, Money, Money

Money, Money, Money

Money, Money, Money ...Thank you Abba It's not a very happy Monday really as it's cold and grey outside but here I am, bringing a little ray of sunshine to your life by reminding you all about the statutory rate increases from next month. I know, I know.. I'm the...

GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes

GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes

It’s been reported by The Telegraph that GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes under government plans to boost Britain’s economy. Currently, an idea that could be considered as part of the spring budget in March, if implemented, it could see the Treasury and the...

Baby it’s cold outside…

Baby it’s cold outside…

Baby it's cold outside...but at least you don't have to worry about your staff working from home. Or do you? Yes, it's absolutely freezing isn't it?While you know you've got a duty of care towards your employees in the office or workplace (did you know that there's a...

Flexible working requests- changes afoot.

Flexible working requests- changes afoot.

This wintery morning I thought I'd give you a heads-up on flexible working requests- there are big changes afoot. The Government has published its response to a consultation on updating flexible working laws and there are some key points to note.Currently, flexible...

Money talks – minimum wage updates 2023

Money talks – minimum wage updates 2023

As if the Autumn budget announcements yesterday weren't enough to send you running for the gin (other tipples are available), we have more news. This time, it's the fact that the new minimum wage rates have been announced - money definitely talks.Without further ado,...