Changes to UK company law are coming, with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receiving royal assent on 26 October 2023. If you are planning to start a new company, or you run an existing company, you’ll need to make sure you consider the new responsibilities under this legislation.
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New Year, New Employment Rules
New draft employment regulations are expected to come into force on 1 January 2024. They aim to simplify holiday pay and annual leave calculations post-Brexit, time-recording requirements under the Working Time Regulations, and the TUPE transfer process.
Legal newsflash: New law to prevent sexual harassment coming next year
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 creates a new duty for employers to protect employees of all genders from sexual harassmen.
The King’s Speech: What it means for businesses
In his first King’s Speech, King Charles outlined a number of planned laws. We’ve summarised those that you may be particularly interested in as a business owner.
Acas opens consultation on requests for predictable working conditions
Acas is currently running a consultation on their draft Code of Practice which sets out how employers, hirers and agencies should respond to requests for predictable working patterns.
Black Friday sales: seven top tips
Black Friday sales are a great opportunity to promote your brand, but it’s important to stay on the right side of the law and avoid misleading customers.