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Did you know as many as 30 different pieces of legislation could impact on small businesses as part of Labour's workers rights reforms? From a right to switch off to banning exploitative zero hours contracts, and the introduction of rights such as sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal from the first day after a probation period, the Westminster government plans widespread changes. There will also be new rights for employees relating to parental leave and flexible working. This will require significant adaptation for all employers, but undoubtedly the biggest impact will be on many of the 300,000 small businesses in Scotland. That is a lot of change all at once for small enterprises, especially when many are already struggling with the demands of existing regulations. FSB research tell us more than one in ten spend eight hours or more a week on regulatory compliance.  Martin McTague, FSB's national chairman, has told The Times about the importance of not rushing into these changes, the risk it could damage economic growth, and the importance of ensuring legislation is drawn up with the specific pressures on small businesses in mind. https://lnkd.in/g8XJu7fe

So, the starting pistol has been fired for the six-week sprint to a general election which will be held on 4th July. Issues like small boats, the NHS and the economy may dominate much of the headlines, but the outcome of the election will be of huge significance to employment law too, and therefore SME employers. We already know the trajectory of Conservative policy on employment law: a restriction on trade union activity; extension of the right to request flexible working; a ticking upwards of the National Minimum Wage and Living wage in line with Low Pay Commission recommendations; and the introduction of a week’s unpaid Carer’s Leave per year have been some of the recent initiatives. The most radical thing has probably been the post-Brexit shake up of who has a right to work in the UK. To learn more about what the upcoming election could mean for your business, read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/g-V_uRe7 #HRDept #Leadership #Generalelection #SME

for anyone with too much excitement in their life, Andrew Speke and I have summarised the five main UK-wide political parties manifesto commitments on issues the High Pay Centre works on like pay and inequality, work and business governance TL:DR - Labour: some pretty major commitments on employment rights with the hefty caveat that they are subject to consultation. Not much on corporate governance - Tories: some quite important policies around shareholder say on pay and corporate reporting have been introduced over the past 14 years, but fair to say this area is no longer a big part of their lives. - Lib Dems: some quite interesting and thoughtful policies on corp gov. Will be interesting to see if the winning party picks this up post-election - Greens: ambitious plans to tax the super-rich more effectively, and again an extensive offering on workers' rights - Reform: issues like economic equality, responsible business and good work don't appear to be huge priorities. Perhaps mistakenly, given that they are making some inroads with younger (often precariously employed) voters that they could potentially build on... https://lnkd.in/etdzZaZN

A recent report from Oxfam America has shed light on the state of workers’ rights across the United States. The analysis ranks states based on their policies and laws that impact workers’ rights, wages, and benefits. This comprehensive evaluation considers various factors, including minimum wage laws, paid family leave policies, collective bargaining rights, and workers’ […]

A recent report from Oxfam America has shed light on the state of workers’ rights across the United States. The analysis ranks states based on their policies and laws that impact workers’ rights, wages, and benefits. This comprehensive evaluation considers various factors, including minimum wage laws, paid family leave policies, collective bargaining rights, and workers’ […]

Michigan employers are facing significant changes in the coming year due to a recent decision by the state's highest court that imposes new annual minimum wage increases, the gradual loss of the tip credit, and expanded paid sick leave rights for employees.   In this piece published by Crain's Detroit Business, attorneys Stephen Gee and William Altman explain the new requirements and encourage employers to begin reviewing their existing leave policies and work with employment counsel now to avoid potential legal consequences in the future. #MichiganEmployers #EmploymentLaw #PaidSickLeave #MinimumWage   Read More: https://lnkd.in/ecf6ie7J

So, the starting pistol has been fired for the six-week sprint to a general election which will be held on 4th July. Issues like small boats, the NHS and the economy may dominate much of the headlines, but the outcome of the election will be of huge significance to employment law too, and therefore SME employers. We already know the trajectory of Conservative policy on employment law: a restriction on trade union activity; extension of the right to request flexible working; a ticking upwards of the National Minimum Wage and Living wage in line with Low Pay Commission recommendations; and the introduction of a week’s unpaid Carer’s Leave per year have been some of the recent initiatives. The most radical thing has probably been the post-Brexit shake up of who has a right to work in the UK. To learn more about what the upcoming election could mean for your business, read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ge_g7kUB #HRDept #Leadership #Generalelection #SME

So, the starting pistol has been fired for the six-week sprint to a general election which will be held on 4th July. Issues like small boats, the NHS and the economy may dominate much of the headlines, but the outcome of the election will be of huge significance to employment law too, and therefore SME employers. We already know the trajectory of Conservative policy on employment law: a restriction on trade union activity; extension of the right to request flexible working; a ticking upwards of the National Minimum Wage and Living wage in line with Low Pay Commission recommendations; and the introduction of a week’s unpaid Carer’s Leave per year have been some of the recent initiatives. The most radical thing has probably been the post-Brexit shake up of who has a right to work in the UK. To learn more about what the upcoming election could mean for your business, read our latest blog: 👇 #Blog #Election #EmploymentLaw #HR #HumanResources #Voting

So, the starting pistol has been fired for the six-week sprint to a general election which will be held on 4th July. Issues like small boats, the NHS and the economy may dominate much of the headlines, but the outcome of the election will be of huge significance to employment law too, and therefore SME employers. We already know the trajectory of Conservative policy on employment law: a restriction on trade union activity; extension of the right to request flexible working; a ticking upwards of the National Minimum Wage and Living wage in line with Low Pay Commission recommendations; and the introduction of a week’s unpaid Carer’s Leave per year have been some of the recent initiatives. The most radical thing has probably been the post-Brexit shake up of who has a right to work in the UK. To learn more about what the upcoming election could mean for your business, read our latest blog 👇 #Blog #Election #EmploymentLaw #HR #HumanResources #voting

As you’ll know, years into a Conservative government, there was a steady stream of employment legislation that has come to pass, or was in progress – from new right to work rules to shared parental leave. For any legislation that was not over the line when the election was called on 22nd May, the future is uncertain; although there is more chance for some new laws than others. In our General Election edition of #PeopleMatter, we discuss this case in full. We also discuss the new national service in practice, proposed trade union laws, the difference between 'workers' and 'employees', and much more... To read these articles in full, and find out the latest from the world of HR, check out our newsletter here 👇 #HRSupportLeeds #2024GeneralElection