Employment Law
Employment law is a complex and ever-changing area of the law that governs the employer-employee relationship. Businesses need to comply with employment law to ensure that they are managing any risks appropriately whilst treating their employees fairly.
Failure to comply with employment law can lead to costly legal claims and damages, so businesses must stay up-to-date on the latest developments.
Find out how to stay compliant with the MAD-HR Online HR Toolkit…
Latest Employment Law articles
17th July 2024 Employment Rights Bill Announced
The new government has confirmed its commitment to banning exploitative work practices through a new Employment Rights Bill.
5th July 2024 Implications for Employers After Labour’s UK Election Victory
Labour's win marks a shift with new policies and priorities. Here’s an overview of the key implications for employers
27th June 2024 Employment Law Update: New UK Law on Tips from 1 October 2024
Explanation of the new Tipping Act – effective from October 2024 – how it may affect your business and what you need to do about it.
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15th June 2024 Fathers, Fairness and Flexibility
This Father's Day, our experts have been thinking about the latest employment-related updates in respect of paternity rights.
10th June 2024 Carers Week – No Choice But to Care
Carers UK is marking Carers Week by announcing the details of a survey looking into the impact of unpaid care, and how employers can help.
8th June 2024 Average Holiday Pay: Changes to the Rules
Confused about the changes to employment law around Average Holiday pay? Find out how the law will impact your business.
28th May 2024 Understanding the UK Equality Act 2010: A Guide for Employers
Employers need to adhere to the UK Equality Act to ensure their employees are protected from discrimination.
21st May 2024 Carers Leave Act: What You Need to Know
In light of the new Carers Leave Act 2023, which came into force on 6 April 2024, we take a look at what the HR obligations are on employers.
6th May 2024 Can Neurodiversity be Considered a Superpower in the Workplace?
Is it possible that an employee who is living with neurodiverse traits could be even more creative, engaged, focused and capable?
30th April 2024 National Wage Increase April 2024: Changes, Implications and Adaptations
From the 1st of April 2024, national minimum wage rates are rising, and the national living wage threshold has been reduced.
21st March 2024 Shining the Spotlight on Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Enabling leaders to see neurodivergence as a business advantage.
11th March 2024 Navigating the Spring Budget: An HR Perspective
Advice and opinions from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on the most recent Budget from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
15th February 2024 Exploring the Benefits of Flexible Working Arrangements
Flexible working arrangements can see great benefits for both employers and employees. Read on to find out how they might help your business.
16th January 2024 Employment Law Update for 2024
Find out what you need to know regarding the changes in employment law coming up in 2024. MAD-HR explains the details.
13th December 2023 Recruiting foreign nationals in line with current employment law
With the changes in migration to the UK since Brexit, we look at the implications for employers wishing to take on overseas nationals.
13th November 2023 The Simple Holiday Pay Calculator by MAD-HR
Simple holiday pay and annual leave entitlement calculator for UK employees, including pro-rata calculations. The simplest solution!
9th September 2023 Positive Discrimination: how to stay within the law
What steps can an employer lawfully take to improve the diversity of their workforce? We explore positive action vs. positive discrimination.
15th August 2023 The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 – are you ready?
Soon the law on flexible working will change. Do you know how those changes will affect your business and what your new responsibilities are?
5th June 2023 Working Time Regulations, TUPE & Non-compete Clauses – Proposed legislative changes
Find out how proposed employment law amendments to several areas of UK Employment law will impact your business.
15th April 2023 Is the Raab ‘Bullying’ Report a Key Opportunity to Learn?
How familiar are you with the legal definition of workplace bullying? What can we learn from the case of Dominic Raab?
If you have concerns about employment law issues, especially around employment law compliance, then you have come to the right place. The MAD-HR Employment Law Hub explains the fundamentals of employment law in a way that is easy to understand. We regularly publish essential updates when there are changes in law that may affect you as an employer.
Popular Employment Law articles
These are the articles relating to Employment Law that are popular on the MAD-HR website.
- Directors Face Criminal Proceedings For Failing to Comply
- BREXIT and the Employment Law Consequences
- Supporting your employee through gender reassignment
- Menopause in the Workplace
- Dismissal on the grounds of personal conduct
The impact of Employment Law on businesses
Employment law is a complex area that can have a significant impact on businesses. From hiring and firing employees to managing workplace safety, employment law covers a wide range of issues. failure to comply with employment law can result in hefty fines and other penalties, so it’s important for businesses to be aware of their obligations. employment law is constantly evolving, so it’s also important to keep up to date with the latest developments. By understanding the impact of employment law on businesses, employers can help to minimize the risk of legal problems and ensure that their workplace is fair and compliant.
Although compliance with employment law can be daunting, it is important to remember that help is available. The team at MAD-HR are experts in all areas of employment law and are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help you take the stress out of HR.
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