2015 NMW Recommendations Followed by 70 Employers Named/Shamed Following the publication of the National Minimum Wage rates (currently recommendations) for 2015 yesterday, the Government has published its latest list of employers that have failed to pay the NMW. The Government’s press release also exposed the failures with the current system, reporting that for over […]
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Post created on: February 23rd, 2015
Minimum Wage to Increase by 20p per Hour The Low Pay Commission sent its recommendations to the Government today for the 2015 Rates. The LPC recommends that the adult minimum wage increases by 20p to £6.70 per hour – a 3% increase from the current rate of £6.50. For 18-20 year olds, the Commission’s recommendation is […]
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Post created on: February 23rd, 2015
Right to Request Flexible Working Extended to Most Employees From today [30 June 2014], any employee that has been employed for at least six months can make an application for flexible working – a right that was previously limited to those with a child or caring responsibilities. Employers receiving an application will have to […]
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Post created on: June 30th, 2014
Employment Law Reforms, 6 April 2014 Today brings a few changes to employment laws in the UK, most notably (for SMEs) the possibility of “financial penalties” for employers that lose in an employment tribunal claim. This is a new penalty that would apply as well as any award to an employee – and could […]
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Post created on: April 6th, 2014
Low Pay Commission Recommends Minimum Wage of £6.50 for Adults The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended an increase of 3% to the national minimum wage (NMW), higher than the current Consumer Price Index (1.9% in January) & Retail Price Index (2.8%), meaning a real-terms increase for NMW workers is likely this year. This would […]
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Post created on: February 26th, 2014
