6 April
Introduction of the new fit notes for use by GP
6 April 2010
Paid maternity leave extended to a period of 12 months.
6 April 2010
Minimum requirements for enforceable "contingency fee agreements" and cap the percentage of a client's compensation a firm may take as their "fee" at 35% inclusive of VAT.
6 April 2010
Extension of paternity rights enabling fathers to take up to 26 weeks' paid additional paternity if the mother returns to work before the end of her maternity leave period.
6 April 2010 for employers with 250 or more employees
6 April 2011 for all employers regardless of their size
New right for employees to request unpaid time off work to undertake study or training to improve their effectiveness at work and the performance of their employer's business.
1 October 2010
Minimum wage rises – standard adult rate for workers over 21 to rise to £5.93 per hour.
October 2010
The Equality Act is due to come into force. Please click on the link below to take you to our recent article 10 things you need to know about the Equality Act 2010 .
October 2011
The Agency Workers Regulations come into force, which, amongst other areas, provides that after 12 weeks in the same role, agency workers will be entitled to basic working and employment conditions that are no less favourable than employees recruited direct by the hirer.
Dates to be confirmed:
Abolition of default statutory retirement age
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