There are a range of employment law changes coming into force from April 2024 onwards, some providing more rights for carers and those wanting to take family friendly leave. The highlights are listed below
- A day one right to request flexible working
- A rise in the basic rate of family friendly statutory payments to £184.03 a week or 90% of average weekly earnings whichever is lower.
- Changes to rules on taking paternity leave
- A day one right to request unpaid Carers Leave of up to one week in any 12 month period
- Extending the protection for employees on family related leave when considering redeployment during redundancies
Other legislation is also being introduced around sexual harassment, calculating holiday pay, neonatal care leave and pay, and rights for workers to request more predictable terms and conditions of employment.
If you have any questions or want to discuss do get in touch.