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.
A discussion of the difference between federal and provincial labor law, the influence of the Wagner Act in Canada, the organization of labor laws across Canadian provinces, and more.
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.
Ontario’s Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to add new washroom facility-related requirements for employers and constructors on construction projects.
A new regulation was published that prescribes information that must be provided to “employees and prospective employees” regarding rates of pay, work location and hours of work.
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.
