Ruth Buchanan

Oct 16, 2024 | globallegalpost.com | Crowley Woodford |Ruth Buchanan

The long-awaited Employment Rights Bill is finally here. In what is the biggest boost for employment rights in decades, these extensive proposals mean employers will have plenty to grapple with moving forward. The provisions in the new Bill include day one rights on unfair dismissal, flexible working and more.

Oct 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Crowley Woodford |Ruth Buchanan

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its updated guidance on . The updated guidance specifically addresses the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace which comes into force on 26 October 2024. If employers fail to comply with the new duty, the EHRC can take enforcement action. In addition, compensation in a successful harassment claim may be increased by up to 25%.

Mar 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Crowley Woodford |Ruth Buchanan

What's on the horizon? Helping to make sure you don't miss the upcoming changes to employment laws and key dates. Just click on the links below to save these key dates to your calendar. Key Dates1 APRILNational Minimum and Living Wage rates increase (including the Apprentice Rate) and the National Living Wage will now apply to workers aged 21 and over. ADD TO CALENDAR1 APRILChanges to holiday pay for irregular and part year workers.

Feb 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Lorraine Johnston |Jake Green |Tim Cant |Ruth Buchanan |Crowley Woodford

The FCA's continued focus on non-financial misconduct has been illustrated yet again, this time through a letter to insurance intermediaries setting out its request for information for the last three years on incidents or allegations of non-financial misconduct.

Nov 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Ruth Buchanan |Crowley Woodford

Since the UK's exit from the EU, there has been widespread speculation surrounding the areas of EU retained employment law that may be scrapped and/or reformed.  Some clues were provided earlier this year, when the government launched a consultation identifying key areas of employment law which they felt could benefit from reform. See our earlier briefing on these proposals here.