Regulatory updates

Below we list the new regulation updates – there is a summary of what they are about, but we strongly recommend that you follow the hyperlink and read the whole regulation update.

• Reminder: increasing the statutory minimum paid leave entitlement
  From 1 April 2009, the amount of statutory minimum paid annual leave will increase to a maximum of 28 days
• Strengthening enforcement of national minimum wage law
  From 6 April 2009, new controls, a new formula for arrears and increased penalties will enforce payment of the NMW
• Changes in handling grievances in the workplace
  From 6 April 2009, the statutory grievance procedures will be replaced by a more flexible regime
• Changes in handling disciplinary actions and dismissal
  From 6 April 2009, the statutory dismissal and disciplinary procedures will be replaced by a more flexible regime
• Increased enforcement powers of employment agency standards inspectors
  From 6 April 2009, new measures will apply to investigate non-compliance with employment agency standards
• Increased enforcement powers of employment agency standards inspectors
  From 6 April 2009, new measures will apply to investigate non-compliance with employment agency standards
• Extending the right to request flexible working patterns
  From 6 April 2009, employees with parental responsibility of a child aged 16 and under can request to work flexibly