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In Force
Employment
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10 Apr |
Employment Rights Act 2025 — Zero Hours Provisions Now Active
Workers on zero-hours contracts now have a legal right to request guaranteed hours after 12 weeks. Employers must respond in writing within 28 days or face tribunal exposure.
→ Advise employer clients to update HR policies before any requests arrive.
Original wording
"A worker who has been in continuous employment for not less than 12 weeks has the right to make a request for a guaranteed hours contract. The employer must, within 28 days, notify the worker in writing..."
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White Paper
Employment
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9 Apr |
Proposed Changes to Statutory Redundancy Pay Thresholds
Government proposes raising the weekly pay cap from £643 to £740. Legislation expected within 6 months. Begin reviewing client financial provisions now.
→ Model redundancy costs at both £643 and £740 for affected clients.
Original wording
"The Secretary of State proposes to exercise powers under section 227 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to increase the limit on a week's pay from £643 to £740, with effect from October 2026..."
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Case Law
Employment
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8 Apr |
Supreme Court — Discrimination by Association Scope Widened
Protection extended to employees associated with someone holding a protected characteristic. Major implications for employer liability in client-facing roles.
→ Review equality policies and third-party contract clauses for employer clients.
Original wording
"UKSC [2026] 14 — The Court held that the principle in Coleman v Attridge Law [2008] must be interpreted broadly. An employee may bring a claim where they suffer detriment because of their association with a person who possesses a protected characteristic..."