News and Forthcoming Legislation

April 2010 Maternity pay to be extended to 12 months. >more...

Equality Bill Amendments to the Equality Bill have been debated in parliament as it reaches committee stage. >more...

During 2010 Implementation of Temporary Agency Workers Directive. >more...

Spring 2010 New 'Fit Note' A new medical 'fit note' to replace the current 'sick note'. >more...

April 2010 - Right to Request Time off to Train. New Right to Request Time off to Train. >more...

April 2010 - Fit Notes The current system of sick notes has been replaced with fit notes. >more...

April 2010 - Additional Paternity Leave Although Additional Paternity Leave (APL) came into force on 6th April 2010, it only applies to fathers of babies due on or after 3rd April 2011. >more...

April 2010 - Breaches of the Data Protection Act The Information Commissioner will have the power to impose a fine for breaches of the Data Protection Act of up to £500,000. >more...

April 2010 - Increases in Statutory Maternity, Pay New rate of £124.88 per week for Statutory Maternity pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay. >more...

Trade Union Blacklisting - Unlawful Regulations came into force in March 2010 making it unlawful to dismiss employees or refuse employment on the grounds of trade union membership or activities. >more...

1st October 2010 - National Minimum Wage changes New rates apply >more...