More regulation of zero hours contracts, such as a ban on exclusivity clauses are on the cards. The government intends to develop a code of practice by the end of 2014.
Zero Hours Contracts – Forthcoming Changes

More regulation of zero hours contracts, such as a ban on exclusivity clauses are on the cards. The government intends to develop a code of practice by the end of 2014.
From 1st October 2014, employed fathers (or the mother’s partner) will be given the right to take unpaid leave to attend two antenatal appointments, make sure your business is ready..
Pensions auto-enrolment is being rolled out gradually over a number of years. All employers have been given their own staging date (this means when auto-enrolment is launched in their organisation) – the date is linked to the organisation’s size. The largest organisations started in October 2012. If you employ between 50 and 249 people your staging date will be any time from 1st April 2014 up to 1st April 2015. If you employ fewer than 50 employees, your staging date will be between 1st June 2015 and 1st April 2017. Do you know your date? How do you find out what it is? What steps do you need to take and when? We can help you, contact ConciseHR today – info@concisehr.co.uk
The right to request flexible working will be extended to cover all employees after 26 weeks’ service, rather than just parents with children under 17 years, or 18 in the case of a disabled child, and certain carers. Staff will be restricted to making one application a year, and employers still have the right to refuse requests on business grounds. Employers need to be looking at their internal policies and procedure to ensure they comply with the new provisions. This significant extension could also pose risk for employers who may face discrimination claims if one flexible working request is seen to have not been treated as fairly as another.
If you’d like HR training for your managers, ConciseHR are ready to help.. If, however, you’d prefer us to provide you with user-friendly Management Guidance Packs with all the required legislative information and packed full of useful hints and tips, contact ConciseHR today. And remember, we’ll always tailor them to suit the exact needs of your business.
From the 6th April 2014, the maximum civil penalty for illegally employing an immigrant rose from £10,000 to £20,000. Let ConciseHR make sure you’re recruitment policies and procedures ensure you’re not at risk
Effective now – The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal rose from £74,200 to £76,574. Remember, there are no limits for awards related to discrimination – call us to discuss: 01332 242407
A couple of important changes to Employment Tribunals, feel free to contact ConciseHR to talk these through. Effective now:
Look out for…. changes to flexible working. Later this year the right to request flexible working will be extended to ALL employees with 26 weeks’ service. Begins 30th June 2014
Employment Allowance Changes….Did you know that from the 6th April 2014, every business and charity is entitled to a £2,000 reduction in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) bills each year under the National Contributions Act? Speak to ConciseHR today about this and other legislation that you need to know about… info@concisehr.co.uk