Employee benefits
The Queen’s Speech 2021: no mention of a new Employment Bill but changes to employment law are still on the agenda
Draft regulation on parental bereavement leave and pay published
Changes to the national minimum wage rules to reflect modern pay arrangements – though naming and shaming returns
UK introduces new parental bereavement leave from April 2020
Low Pay Commission – minimum wage underpayment on the rise
A new report from the Low Pay Commission has found that the underpayment of workers on statutory minimum wage increased […]
When does an employee's entitlement to long-term disability benefits cease?
In ICTS (UK) Limited v. Visram UKEAT/0133/18, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employee’s entitlement to long-term disability […]
Statutory employment changes from April 2019
As April fast approaches, employers should make sure they are ready to implement the increases to statutory pay, as well […]
Is it safe to dismiss an employee who is receiving long-term disability benefits?
The EAT has dealt a blow to employers, confirming that the purpose of permanent health insurance and similar schemes would […]
Labour's plan to force businesses to hand equity to their staff has divided opinion. What would the policy mean for UK businesses?
The shadow chancellor John McDonnell has revealed details of Labour's employee ownership policy which would see every company with more than 250 staff set up an "inclusive ownership fund" (IOF). Under the proposal, an IOF would own up to 10 per cent of the company's equity on its workers' behalf.
Ensuring employees are aware of pension choices – points to consider
The recent decision of the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman in a complaint by the estate of a deceased employee against Belfast City Council (BCC) highlights that employers are required to make appropriate enquiries and provide sufficient advice to employees to ensure that they are able to make the best choices regarding their pension benefits.
Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 receives royal stamp of approval
The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 was given royal assent on 13 September 2018, having started out in July 2017 as a Private Member's Bill subsequently supported by the government.