New article just produced by People Management magazine regarding Employment Law and what to expect in 2025.
There has certainly NEVER been a better time to review your HR function and recruit the best HR professionals to support you.
Key Employment Law Changes Coming in 2025 – Major reforms are reshaping UK employment law this year. Here are the critical updates for business owners and HR leaders;
Employment Rights Bill consultations begin, introducing 28 reforms including day-one rights for paternity, parental & bereavement leave. Major changes like removing the 2-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal will follow in 2026.
National Living Wage increasing to £12.21 in April (+£0.77), with significant rises for younger workers too.
New Neonatal Care Act takes effect in April, providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave for parents of babies requiring hospital care.
Statutory payments increasing: SSP rising to £118.75/week, while maternity, paternity & other family-related payments increase to £187.18/week.
Employer NIC changes from April: Main rate increasing to 15%, but employment allowance expanding to £10,500 for all employers.
Watch for: New statutory code on ‘right to switch off’, Race & Disability Pay Gap reporting legislation, and pensions reform.
For full article see here – https://lnkd.in/eEWU3yWx
These changes will significantly impact HR management and budgeting and early preparation will be key for smooth implementation.
If you would like a confidential chat about hiring an HR professional for your business and would like to know more about available candidates, salaries and more, then drop me a line at lyndsey.fitheridge@foxgroves.co.uk
