Ashfords’ employment team continues to update you and provide insights on some of the key employment law developments of the past quarter.
Our experts explore what the Labour victory in the general election will mean for employers and employees, also pointing out the employment insights from the King's speech on 17 July. The team also advises what employers can do to protect their staff and businesses against social media 'auditors' and gives clarity on a new code of practice on ‘fire and rehire’, highlighting the potential consequences for failing to comply.
Please get in touch if you would like to explore the impact of any of these issues further with a member of the team, or if you would like a fixed price quote for updating your staff handbook or policies in light of any of any of these developments.
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The King’s speech: a new deal for working people - 2024 employment law changes
His Majesty King Charles III delivered the King’s speech in parliament on 17 July 2024, setting out the new Labour government's priorities for the months ahead. In this speech, it was made clear that Labour are intending to bring about what may be one of the biggest shake-ups of workers’ rights in a generation.
This article points out the employment insights from the King’s speech, sets out the accompanying prime minister’s briefing notes and explores what’s next for employment law.
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Following a landslide victory for Labour in the general election on 4 July, focus has turned to what a Labour government has in store for the country over the next four years.
This article highlights Labour’s proposals and what these are likely to mean for employees and employers in the years ahead.
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Social media ‘auditors’ are a worrying trend that is on the rise in the UK. Poorly handled engagements with such individuals can be harmful to staff and can cause significant damage to a company’s reputation. This is a risk that precious few businesses are aware of or have taken steps to address.
This article gives insight into the trend of social media auditors and the legal position around this, whilst providing practical insight on what businesses can do to help protect themselves and their staff.
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In July 2024, the UK's first statutory code of practice on ‘fire and rehire’ came into effect, outlining how employers must behave if looking to force through changes to employees’ terms and conditions by dismissal and re-engagement.
This article explains the practice of ‘fire and rehire’, the potential consequences for failing to comply with the updated code of practice and highlights the key takeaways for employers.
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