A survey from ACAS in January this year found that 70% of employees, and 43% of employers, were not aware of upcoming changes to the law. Read on to make sure you are up-to-date with the latest changes.
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Legal newsflash: UK company size thresholds to rise and extra funding for apprenticeships
The Government has announced that, for financial years starting on or after 1 October 2024, the monetary thresholds for measuring the size of companies will change. The Government also announced an increase in funding for apprenticeships. Find out more in our recent blog.
Upcoming changes to employment law this April
This April, various changes to employment law are due to come into force. We’ve rounded up these updates so you can prepare in advance.
Changes to paternity leave coming soon
The Statutory Paternity Pay (Amendment) Regulations 2024 come into force on 8 March 2024 and will affect paternity leave for fathers or partners who have children due to be born or placed for adoption on or after 6 April 2024.Â
Upcoming changes to ACAS Code of Practice on requests for flexible working
ACAS has recently published a draft code of practice for flexible working, expected to be brought into force from 6 April 2024. Read on to find out how flexible working requests are likely to change from that date.
Legal newsflash: Changes to UK company law
Changes to UK company law are coming, with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receiving royal assent on 26 October 2023. If you are planning to start a new company, or you run an existing company, you’ll need to make sure you consider the new responsibilities under this legislation.Â