As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on the year's developments and turn our attention to the significant employment law changes that await UK employers in 2025 and beyond.
Was 2024 a great year for the UK economy? No. Do UK businesses at least now have greater clarity regarding the details of the upcoming changes in employment law? Also no.
The UK Government is lowering the length of service employees must have before they can bring an unfair dismissal claim and has indicated that probationary periods may be of use in this situation. France’s laws in the area are instructive.
On October 30, 2024, the UK Government set out the Autumn Budget with changes to the minimum wage, employer National Insurance Contributions, and the taxation of umbrella companies.
Dutch law prohibits employers from paying full-time employees differently—i.e., more favorably—than part-time employees, unless the difference in pay can be objectively justified. This is not readily the case, however.
The controversial practice of “firing and rehiring”—dismissing employees and offering to re-engage them on new terms and conditions—is once again hitting the headlines in the UK.
Menopause awareness continues to be a growing focus for employers in the UK. In light of World Menopause Day 2024, we wanted to provide a recap on the developments and updates that have been made in the space this year.
The Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) features developments pertinent to various regional and industry-specific labor and employment issues around the world.
