It’s important to stay on top of employment law updates. Read on to download our FREE checklist!
Employment law provides legislation on all of the areas that effect both employers and employees. This covers things like dismissal, discrimination, pay and even holidays. It’s designed to protect both parties; looking after employee rights and safeguarding employers’ interests, keeping and maintaining a fair relationship between the two. UK employment law details what should be covered in a contract of employment (we’re talking disciplinaries, notice periods, holiday entitlements etc.) and it protects employers by ensuring that everyone has a clear record of the agreement.
It also works to protect employees by making sure they benefit from fair hiring procedures, pay, and by setting out what is expected of them. Employment law is a huge area of the legal system and covers every part of the employer/employee relationship. From the moment a candidate applies for a job, they are covered by employment law. It keeps them safe from discrimination based on a set of nine protected characteristics (as outlined in the Equality Act 2010). When they move on to employment they are then also protected by health and safety laws too (as per the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974).
You would be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by the task of getting your business up to date with employment law. It can be complicated and it’s constantly evolving.
This checklist covers some of the most important areas your business needs to be aware of and will help you take the right actions to abide by rules and regulations, and make sure your people are doing the same. It’s crucial to complete these checks in a timely manner to comply with changes coming from the 2025 Employment Rights Bill.
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