ACAS Archives - Kay Heald HR

Coronavirus Information and Employment Update
April 6^th, 2020 in Blog
I hope the following information will be helpful, for both immediate and longer-term reference. Take care Important Coronavirus Information for Employers The gov.uk guidance pages remain the best source of up-to-date information for employers: General Employer Advice (6th April 2020) Job Retention Scheme (furloughing) (4th April 2020) Kay’s comment: Please note that the link on furloughing was updated on 4th April 2020 and includes important…
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HR News: Brexit, Holiday Pay and Mental Health
October 29^th, 2019 in Blog
Brexit and UK Employment Law Brexit uncertainties are now set to continue beyond October, but government ministers have denied that UK employment rights will be eroded or diluted after Brexit, despite recent rumours suggesting the UK is planning to reduce its regulatory standards. In the meantime, employers are being encouraged to support their EU employees and check they have up-to-date information regarding settled status. It is still expected…
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Small Business News: Brexit | IR35 | Maternity | Mental Health
July 3^rd, 2019 in Blog
Brexit and UK Employment Law All current employment legislation will still apply post Brexit. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ensures that all direct EU-derived legislation in operation in the UK prior to the date of exit will remain in place following that date. When free-movement of labour ends, the government proposes to install a skills-based immigration policy to ensure employers can access skills that add most value to the UK…
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2019 HR News: Brexit, Statutory Rate Changes, Itemised Pay, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Abuse
January 8^th, 2019 in Blog
Brexit and Employment There will continue to be uncertainty and speculation over the coming months regarding the employment challenges of Brexit. Please read my Brexit, Business and Employment Predictions Article for some early insights. National Living Wage, National Minimum Wage and Statutory Rate Increases (April 2019) The National Living Wage will increase to £8.21 p/hr; the NMW for 21-24 year olds will increase to £7.70; for 18 to 20 year…
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Employment News, GDPR, IR35 and Tribunal Fees
October 4^th, 2017 in Blog
Employment News – Autumn Edition 2017 This is a one page Employment News summary covers the latest legislative changes that are likely to affect small businesses and the way they employ and manage their people. TAX-FREE CHILDCARE AND 30 HOURS FREE CHILDCARE Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hrs free childcare are two separate government schemes, to help parents with the cost of childcare. Parents can apply for both through one online…
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Why is there still a Gender Pay Gap ?
March 1^st, 2017 in Blog
The Office of National Statistics shows a gender pay gap for full-time employees of 9.4% in 2016 and 18.1% when part time employees are included. According to the annual Women in Work Index compiled by PwC, the West Midlands has the furthest to go in eliminating pay inequality and it will take at least another 24 years to eliminate the gender pay gap within the UK. Why is there still a Gender Pay Gap in the UK? Many of the pay differences we…
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Rate changes, Shared Parental Leave, Statutory Adoption changes and Unpaid Parental Leave extension
April 2^nd, 2015 in HR Help for Small and Family Businesses, HR Newsletters, Keep Up with Employment Law, Latest News
Several new employment laws are introduced this month, along with the annual increases to statutory payments. Find out more in this quick to read summary of the main changes.
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A Manager’s Guide to Shared Parental Leave
March 23^rd, 2015 in HR Help for Small and Family Businesses, Keep Up with Employment Law, Latest News
April sees the official start of Shared Parental Leave - for a quick and straightforward guide, please read on.
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5 New Year HR Resolutions for Busy Owner Managers
January 16^th, 2015 in Extra Help for Small Businesses, HR Help for Small and Family Businesses, Latest News
Small business owner managers have lots to juggle, whether it’s money coming in, money going out, new laws and regulations or managing people! To help provide some focus and momentum to the people bit, I’ve put together a list of my recommended top 5 New Year HR Resolutions, to kick-start the year – I hope they help! 1. Prioritise Pensions OK, not the most glamorous topic, but a very important one. Those staging dates for pension…
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Rate Changes, Early Conciliation and Tribunal Reform
March 31^st, 2014 in HR Help for Small and Family Businesses, HR Newsletters, Keep Up with Employment Law, Latest News
April sees new statutory rate changes and the introduction of the ACAS early conciliation scheme - read on to find out more.
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