Insights

On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.

From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to adjust protective awards by up to 25% where the statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement has not been followed.

As employers navigate evolving workforce expectations and business demands, the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (Bill) proposes critical changes to 'fire and rehire' practices.

The EAT have examined the consequences of transferring care workers with privately and Local Authority funded service users to new providers following closure of a care home and employment liabilities that may transfer if TUPE Regulations are engaged.

The Care Roadshow South 2024 and Healthcare Summit 2024 both provided many insights into recent sector developments - most notably on the CQC developments and what providers can anticipate as CQC attempts to rebuild trust with the sector and the public.

The Employment Rights Bill is the flagship proposal by the new Government promising to 'make work pay'. The Bill outlines the most significant and far-reaching changes to employment law for decades.