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Business Minister, Kevin Hollinrake, said:
‘‘We know how stressful it can be for parents caring for a new -born in neonatal care, or someone who is trying to juggle work with caring responsibilities, and these additional protections will ensure they get the support they need.
Over the past year, we have proven our commitment to supporting workers across the UK, including raising the national living wage to its highest yet. Protecting and enhancing workers’ rights whilst supporting businesses to grow remains a priority for this government and a dynamic labour helps to drive up wages, employment and economic growth.’’
The wave of wins for workers’ rights this year has been welcomed by charities and parties across parliament, including the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill.
Read the full press release here.
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Flexible working changes receive Royal Assent Published: 21 July 2023 Emailed: 26 July 2023
A private members’ bill, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, has received royal assent and will now be introduced into UK regulation in England, Scotland and Wales.
We do not currently know when this is expected to come into effect, this is to be decided by the secretary of state. The Bill makes amendments to the provisions in part 8A (sections 80F and 80G) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to: • introduce a requirement for employers to consult with the employee before rejecting their flexible working request • allow an employee to make two statutory requests in any 12-month period (rather than the current one request) • reduce the decision period within which an employer is required to administer the statutory request from three months to two months • remove the requirement that the employee must explain in the statutory request what effect the change would have on the employer and how that might be dealt with. As this is now confirmed, it would be best to review internal policy and process with regards to flexible working request to see if changes need to be made. As these new rules build upon and enhance the minimum levels of due process for employees, you could even consider implementing this change before it comes into law.
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Illegal worker fines tripled Published: 16 August 2023 Emailed: 23 August 2023
The Home Office has confirmed that fines will be tripled for employers who allow workers with no right to work in the UK to work for them. There are also increases t the fines payable by landlords who rent to illegal migrants.
A first breach fine will be increased from up to £15,000 per worker, to up to £45,000 per worker. Repeated offences will also carry a fine of up to £60,000 per worker.
Also confirmed by the Home Office, a consultation is coming on options to strengthen action against employers who hire illegal workers.
There are right to work resources on gov.uk, don’t get caught out and risk hefty fines, which are set to become heftier.
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