by Solutions for HR | Jan 6, 2026 | Employment Law News
In 2023, the Government reviewed post-termination non-compete clauses, and this review recommended that non-compete clauses should be limited to a three-month duration.The proposals went no further at the time due to the election; however, Labour have resurrected the...
by Solutions for HR | Jan 6, 2026 | Employment Law News
The Employment Rights Bill cleared the final Parliamentary hurdle on the 16th of December, when the House of Lords agreed to the Act. The Government had to make a major concession to unfair dismissal rights to get the Bill through the House of Lords, with day one...
by Solutions for HR | Jan 6, 2026 | Employment Law News
The Government has set out its proposed new statutory rates, which will take effect from the 6th of April 2026. The average gross weekly earnings required to qualify for statutory pay are proposed to increase from £125.00 or more per week to £129.00 or more per week,...
by Solutions for HR | Nov 26, 2025 | Employment Law News, Uncategorised
Whilst fun and festive, as the alcohol flows, inhibitions fall and the risk of someone doing or saying something inappropriate increases.From embarrassing photos posted on social media to drunken fights and allegations of sexual harassment, the office Christmas party...
by Solutions for HR | Nov 26, 2025 | Employment Law News, Uncategorised
On the 14th of October 2025, the UK government released a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules.The main changes are as follows:Increased English language requirementFrom the 8th of January 2026, applicants entering as a skilled worker or through a “high...
by Solutions for HR | Nov 26, 2025 | Employment Law News
National Minimum Wage Increase Announced for 2026 The government has announced the following increases to the national minimum wage rates, effective 1st of April 2026. 21 and over – from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour 18-20 – from £10 to £10.85 per hour 16-17...
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