‘This year is a busy one for employment legislation, after a few quiet years,’ says Kalpesh Nakeshree, Head of Employment Law with Ware & Kay. ‘The Government has backed a number of private members’ bills which are now coming into force. In addition to the usual annual increases to statutory rates, there are several important changes that employers need to know about,’ Kalpesh continues.
Record keeping under working time regulations
From 1 January 2024, the rules requiring employers to record their employees’ daily working hours have been relaxed. Instead, employers need to keep records to show compliance with the Working Time Regulations 1998.
Increased flexibility in taking paternity leave
Following the birth or adoption of a child, an eligible father or partner can take one or two weeks’ leave. The rules have become more flexible…