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Employment Law Update October 2008
6/10/2008
WHAT'S NEW......
Changes in employment law generally arise twice a year in April and October.In this news update we cover the key changes for October 2008 - and take a glimpse at April 2009.
In addition we have summarised some interesting cases and looked at the latest figures relating to employment disputes.
National Minimum Wage
In October of every year the National Minimum Wage is reviewed and the new rates from 1st October 2008 are as follows: -
22 years and over from £5.52 to £5.73
18 - 21 year olds from £4.60 to £4.77
16 - 17 year olds from £3.40 to £3.53
What does this mean to you...?
You must ensure that all employees' wages meet the minimum wage requirements.
Maternity Rights
Changes to Maternity Regulations now mean that employees are entitled to all their contractual benefits (excluding pay) for the full period of their maternity leave (Ordinary Maternity Leave (OML and additional maternity AML). The amendments apply to employees with an expected week of childbirth on or after the 05th October 2008.
These changes also apply to Adoption Leave.
What does this mean for you...?
Ensure that you amend your policies to reflect these changes (Practical HR retained clients will receive an update shortly)
Employers' Liability Insurance
As of the 1st October it will be acceptable for Company's to ‘display' their Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Certificate electronically provided that employees have reasonable access.
What does this mean for you...?
If you have a company intranet or a shared drive and ALL employees have reasonable access the ECLI can be kept electronically. You should however advise employees of the location - send a memo!
Fixed Term Employees
(Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) As of the 27th October 2008 agency workers on contracts of less than three months will be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Further changes are expected following the Governments recent deal with the EU that will increase temporary workers rights.
What does this mean for you...?
If you employ temporary workers through agencies there may be implications relating to costs as employment rights of temps increase.