In this episode 238 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of the key employment law changes from 2024 as well as a look ahead to what is to come in 2025. It is important that all employers are aware of the changes and take steps to ensure compliance now.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• Holiday entitlement calculations for irregular hours, zero hours and part-year workers.
• Holiday pay changes.
• Expansion of flexible working rights.
• Introduction of carer’s leave.
• Paternity leave changes.
• Changes to redundancy protection for pregnant employees and those taking family leave.
• Sexual harassment prevention duty.
• Gratuity (Tips) law changes.
• The Employment Rights Bill.
• New Employment Tribunal rules and procedures.
• Removal of employers ability to respond to an Employment claim by email.
• Neo-natal care leave.
• Gender identity and gender critical belief cases.

Previous Podcasts to Note

Holiday Pay changes – Holiday Entitlement & Pay

Sexual Harassment Prevention – New Sexual Harassment Laws in 2024 & New Sexual Harassment Law: Important change for all employers

Employment Rights Bill – Employment Rights Bill 2024: Key information

Redundancy Protection case – Redundancy Protection on Maternity Leave

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