On 30 October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget 2024. This blog sets out key takeaways for SMEs.
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The Employment Rights Bill: new rights and duties proposed
On 10 October 2024, the Employment Rights Bill was laid before Parliament. These are the proposed new rights for employees.
Duty to prevent sexual harassment: new EHRC guidance
This blog discusses the EHRC’s updated guidance on the new duty to prevent sexual harassment, including steps that employers should take to comply.
Government to crack down on late payments
The government has indicated that it will take new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by cracking down on late payments. We’ve set out some ways in which you can minimise the risk of late payments to your business, as well as what steps you can take to recover late payments without going to court.
Right to switch off: Government considering implementation
The government is considering how to implement its election promise to give workers the ‘right to switch off’. Read more in our blog.
Government reforms remit of the Low Pay Commission
The government recently overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC), which will now be required to account for the cost of living when recommending minimum wage rates to the government. Read more in our blog.
