Supporting employees who have suffered domestic abuse
It is timely that the UK government has launched a review of employment rights for survivors of domestic abuse to […]
Government Proposals
Neonatal Leave and Pay and Carer’s Leave Consultations
For those seeking a brief diversion from the onslaught of Covid-19 related employment law changes, we summarise the government's response to its consultation on neonatal leave and pay and then take a look at the new consultation on carer's leave.
Job Retention Scheme
UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Government announced its groundbreaking Job Retention Scheme on Friday 20 March 2020. This is […]
COVID-19: global advice for businesses
Dentons has launched a COVID-19 hub, bringing together advice from across the globe. We are adding to and updating its content continuously to ensure that it reflects the most up-to-date guidance from governments and health authorities.
Changes to the national minimum wage rules to reflect modern pay arrangements – though naming and shaming returns
The government has announced a number of changes to the national minimum wage (NMW) regulations in a bid to tackle […]
General Election 2019: What's on the ballot?
With the general election now only one week away, the largest political parties have now launched their manifestos. On the […]
Government proposes enhanced protections for employees and workers facing workplace discrimination
The government has proposed introducing new protections for employees and workers facing discrimination in the workplace from their employers. These […]
Consultation on establishing a single enforcement body for employment rights: Responses
Earlier in July we posted an update on the launch of consultation on the proposal for a single employment rights […]
Government consultation: "Health is everyone's business"
The government has launched a consultation on ways in which government and employers can take action to reduce ill-health-related job […]
Consultation on the establishment of a new single labour market enforcement body in the UK
Since the publication of the 2017 Taylor Review of Modern Employment Practice and the government’s subsequent Good Work Plan, we […]
HMRC issues guidance on preparing for changes to off-payroll working in the private sector (IR35)
As we flagged on this blog back in March (post here), a consultation is currently open on implementation of the […]
Expanding the female talent pipeline – new government guidance
The Government Equalities Office has published some simplified guidance on actions that can help support women’s progress in the workplace. […]