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26th September 2012 National minimum wage – New hourly pay rates from 1 October 2012: –   Increases from £6.08 for 21 years and older to £6.19 –   £4.98 for 18-20 years (no increase) –   £3.68 for 16-17 years (no increase) –   Increases from £2.60 for Apprentices to £2.65 Pensions auto-enrolment begins – The new… Read More

27th March 2012 Employment Law update 2012 February: An increase on the Tribunal Awards came into effect on 1 February 2012. A weeks’ pay is increased to £430; previously £400 The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal increased to £72,300; previously £68,400 Guarantee pay increased to £23.50 per day; previously £22.20. April: The… Read More

9th May 2011 Increases to the minimum wage rates, which take effect from 1 October 2012 has been announced by the Government:- £6.19 – the standard main rate for workers aged 21 and over £4.98 – the 18-20 rate (no increase from 2011) £3.68 – the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under… Read More

14th February 2011 According to the Tribunals Service, the number of tribunal claims raised in the last year alone has increased by 56%. Are you ready for new legislation? Are you compliant to ensure you don’t become one of these statistics? Compliant – or think you are? The Equality Act which came into force… Read More

26th January 2011 Employers are legally obliged to issue a statement of terms and conditions of employment within two months of the date of the employment commencing. This gives you, the employer the opportunity to set out clearly what you expect of your employees. A well drafted contract of employment will serve you… Read More