An Update on UK Tipping Laws from Tayl
Added: 08 Oct 2024
Tayl, a leading provider of staff training and compliance solutions, is here to highlight key updates to UK employment law that took effect on October 1st. These changes are essential for businesses and employees alike to stay compliant and informed. Here’s a quick summary:
- Statutory Neonatal Care Leave – Employees with babies in neonatal care can now take additional leave on top of their parental leave entitlements
- Proactive Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment – Employers are now required to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, even before incidents occur.
- Extended Protection from Redundancy for Pregnant Staff – Pregnant employees must be prioritised in redundancy decisions, offering them greater job protection.
- Flexible Working Requests – Employees can now submit two flexible working requests per year without needing to explain how their request might affect the workplace.
- Illegal to Withhold Tips – Employers are now legally required to ensure that all tips, service charges, and gratuities are passed on to staff in full, preventing any withholding of these payments.
For more information, check out these links:
GOV.UK: Employment Law Updates
Acas: Neonatal Leave and Pay
Equality and Human Rights Commission: Preventing Harassment at Work
Worker Protection Act Check List
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