Opinion
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OpinionSonya Fraser: Government pension reforms provide greater clarity for employers
The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill landed on 5 June, hot on the heels of the UK government issuing several consultation outcome reports on key pension reform issues.
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OpinionGeorge Tattersall: The benefits of shared parental leave
In 2024, shared parental leave laws were updated to give new fathers and partners more flexibility in how they take their parental leave.
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OpinionCharlie Barnes: Should the government reconsider zero hours reform in Employment Rights Bill?
The government has faced considerable criticism from the House of Lords regarding its proposals under the Employment Rights Bill to introduce an entitlement to guaranteed hours of work.
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OpinionLee McIntyre-Hamilton: Tax considerations for employers paying for employee medical checks
Earlier this year, it was announced that the government was proposing to ask employers to invest in vaccinations and medical check-ups for employees.
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OpinionChloe Leyland: What do employers and employees need to know about neonatal leave changes?
Triumphed as another reform by the Labour government in upgrading workers’ rights, it has introduced a right for workers to take time off work for neonatal care.
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OpinionAnita Vadgama: Impact of the right to switch off's removal from Employment Rights Bill
Many employers will breathe a sigh of relief that the right to switch off has been dropped from the Employment Rights Bill.
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OpinionEmma Gross: Employment law and domestic abuse: how can employers help?
Domestic abuse does not stay at home, it follows victims to work; affecting their safety, productivity, and mental wellbeing.
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OpinionPaul Harrison and Natasha Adom: Financial regulators roll back DEI proposals – a sign of things to come?
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced that they will not be taking forward plans to introduce a new framework to promote diversity and inclusion in the financial sector.
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OpinionKatie Rutter: How to support employees returning to work after an illness or accident
A work capability assessment can be incredibly helpful to demonstrate what an employee may or may not be capable of, as well as what adjustments may be required to facilitate the return to work.
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OpinionLee McIntyre-Hamilton: Implications of NIC and minimum wage increases on salary sacrifice
There is no doubt about it; the upcoming rise in employer national insurance contributions, the national minimum wage, and the national living wage will lead to substantial employment cost increases for many employers.
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OpinionKevin Poulter: Paid leave sought for women who suffer miscarriage
A change in the law has been proposed that will provide women who suffer a miscarriage two weeks of paid leave to mourn their loss.
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OpinionPaul Robbins: The impact of rising employer national insurance contributions
Credit: Croner-i As announced in Chancellor’s Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget statement, the rate of employer’s national insurance contributions (NICs) will increase to 15% from 6 April, up by 1.2% from 13.8%. Simultaneously, the secondary threshold at which those contributions start to become payable is almost halved, down ...
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OpinionJonathan Mansfield: How employers can prepare for the Employment Rights Bill
The latest changes to the Employment Rights Bill on 4 March strengthen the new rights.
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OpinionCaroline Harwood: Can employers use salary sacrifice schemes to mitigate Budget tax rises?
The Chancellor announced that the threshold at which employers start paying NICs for each employee would fall from £9,100 to £5,000.
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OpinionJainika Patel: Impact of the Addison Lee tribunal judgment on workers’ rights
The January 2025 tribunal judgment that Addison Lee drivers should be classified as workers, is one of many cases in determining whether an individual is self-employed or a worker.
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OpinionCharlotte Gunn: How can employers avoid costly litigation from an equal pay bill?
Asda has suffered another blow in the long-running equal pay litigation brought on behalf of thousands of employees.
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OpinionHelen Watson: Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill: a warning against rushed legislation
New proposed laws have been tabled in Parliament which would entitle domestic abuse victims to paid time off work.
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OpinionNick Bustin: What does 2025 have in store for employers and employees?
As 2025 starts to unfurl, the challenges faced by employers and employees alike are becoming more apparent.
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OpinionMatt McDonald: Taking legal lessons learned in 2024 into 2025
As 2025 gains momentum, employers should reflect on 2024 to see what lessons can be learned to pave the way for a smoother year ahead.
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OpinionEmma Hammond: Supporting employees through the menopause
Creating effective policies and training to support women and others experiencing the menopause is essential for fostering an inclusive and thriving workplace.