As 2024 comes to a close, it’s clear that this year has been an eventful one in the legal landscape, bringing significant updates and developments that could impact your business and personal decisions. From changes in employment laws to new regulatory frameworks and compliance standards, staying informed has never been more critical. To help you navigate these shifts, we’ve compiled a comprehensive recap of the key legal updates from 2024 that you need to know.
January 2024 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). A new DEI policy is available.
February 2024 – Legal Update – Flexible Working – New policy is available on the portal.
March 2024 – Update to Holiday Pay – New documentation available.
March 2024 – Paternity Leave Amendments Regulations. A new Paternity Leave policy is available.
March 2024 – Increases to Compensation Limits for Employment Claims announced
April 2024 – National Minimal Wage Increases.
April 2024 – Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation, and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 – changes to holidays for irregular hours and part-year workers (which will include zero-hour, term time only and annualised hours workers). A new zero-hour casual worker policy is available.
April 2024—Employment Relations Flexible Working Act 2023—Flexible working becomes a day 1 right. A new Flexible Working policy is available.
April 2024 – The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023.
April 2024—Carers Leave Act 2023 – a new statutory Leave entitlement. A New Carers Leave policy is available.
July 2024 – Election Results and what it could mean for your business – Proposed Employment Law Changes
October 2024 – Legal Update – Sexual Harassment Policy – New Policy is available as well as Bespoke Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
October 2024 – Changes to Statutory Sick Pay – Here’s what you need to know
October 2024 – Client Budget Update – National Minimum Wage increase 2025 announced – Webinar recording available, please get in touch.
As a Howarths Employment Law client, not only do you have access to the new policies on your client portal, but you are also a telephone away from a legal expert who can guide you through how these changes apply to you and your business. No call centers, a named individual who can help your business comply and thrive. If you need Employment Law advice or to hear more about our services please contact your advisor on 01274 864 999.
