What is a remuneration package?
It is increasingly common for workers to change their job every few years. Research shows that young employees entering the job market tend to change jobs an average of 5.7 times. One of the main reasons cited for leaving a… Read on
Women on boards: FTSE companies face sanctions for lack of progress
One in five of the UK’s biggest companies are failing to increase diversity on their boards of directors at a quick enough pace, according to the Investment Association (the trade body which represents UK investment managers). Out of 350 companies… Read on
Increase in minimum pension contributions from April 2019 will see take home pay fall
Staff who are automatically enrolled into their employer’s workplace pension scheme will have to pay higher contributions from 6 April this year and this will result in a reduction to take home pay for many. These changes only apply to… Read on
New national minimum wage rates now in force
The new rates for the national minimum wage (NMW), including the national living wage, came into force on 1 April 2019. This year sees the twentieth anniversary of the NMW, which was introduced in 1999. Rates have increased by just… Read on
Statutory payments to increase from April 2019
The annual increase of certain benefits in England, Wales and Scotland is due to take effect from early next month. Benefits generally rise in line with inflation. This year, the key changes are: statutory sick pay will increase from £92.05… Read on
Part-time worker was treated less favourably than full-timer by British Airways
The Court of Appeal recently ruled that a part-time member of BA’s cabin crew was treated less favourably than her full-time equivalent by being paid only 50% of full-pay for working 53.5 % of her comparator’s hours. Facts In the… Read on
Addison Lee drivers were workers entitled to NMW and paid holidays
In another important ruling regarding employment status, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a tribunal’s decision that drivers employed by Addison Lee were not self-employed (as their contracts stated) but, were actually workers providing personal service. The tribunal was… Read on
National minimum wage increase from April 2019 announced
The Chancellor announced the new rates for the national minimum wage which will apply from April 2019 in the Budget. The national living wage rate will increase to £8.21 (from £7.83). This equates to a £690 annual pay rise for… Read on
Closing the gender pay gap: UK figures fall but still work to be done
According to figures recently published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK’s gender pay gap for full-time employees has fallen to its lowest level ever. The figure fell from 9.1% in 2017 to 8.6% this year based on… Read on
Compulsory ethnicity pay reporting to be introduced
Following the introduction of mandatory gender pay reporting for larger employers in April 2017, the government is now consulting on introducing similar requirements in respect of ethnicity pay. The proposal is part of a series of measures to tackle barriers… Read on
Parental bereavement law not expected until 2020
There is currently no legal requirement for employers to provide paid time off for parents whose child has died. The government previously pledged to introduce a new entitlement for parental bereavement leave and pay and, in September 2018, the Parental… Read on
Government to consult on greater parental pay transparency
The government has announced that it will consult on requiring employers with more than 250 staff to publish their parental leave and pay policies, so job applicants can make informed decisions about whether they can combine the role with caring… Read on
New legislation to ensure workers get all their tips
The government has announced plans to introduce new legislation “at the earliest opportunity” to ensure that tips left for workers providing a service will go to them in full. There have been plenty of examples of restaurants such as Belgo… Read on
Sleep-in workers: Court of Appeal rules no pay due when sleeping
The Court of Appeal has delivered an important ruling on whether workers who sleep-in at or near their place of work are entitled to the national minimum wage (NMW) for the whole of their shift, or just the hours spent… Read on