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Employees have had the right to request flexible working to care for others for more than ten years in the UK. However, the law recently changed to give any employee the right to make a request for flexible working. This article looks at the changes that have been introduced and gives practical guidance on how … Continued

The government published regulations on 11 February, confirming that, with effect from 6 April 2014, employers who lose Employment Tribunal claims will be ordered to pay a financial penalty. Aggravating factors The penalties will apply where the Employment Tribunal finds that the employer has breached one of the worker’s rights referred to in the claim … Continued

From summer 2013, compromise agreements will become known as settlement agreements.  The move comes as part of the government’s plan to make it easier for employers to terminate the employment of certain employees and is introduced by new employment laws under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, accompanied by an ACAS Code of Practice. … Continued