In June this year Employment Relations Minister Norman Lamb published a new package of proposals to reform rules for consulting staff about large-scale redundancies, the consultation period for which ends on September 19.
Scaled Back Vetting And Barring Coming Into Effect
A scaled back vetting and barring scheme for individuals working with children and vulnerable adults will come into effect on September 10, which amends the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
Health & Safety Rules Used As An Excuse
Irritated by companies using Health and Safety ‘laws’ as an excuse to refuse services to customers, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have started a Myth Busters Challenge campaign, which aims to stop organisations “hiding behind the term health and safety” and to give the real reason behind their decisions.
Controversial MP And Author Would Change Employment Law
Conservative MP Dominic Raab, also co-author of a book out next month called Britannia Unchained: Global Lessons for Growth and Prosperity, has called for changes to employment legislation in the UK, arguing that current employment law offers “excessive protection” to workers.
Bank Holiday Legislation
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the summer bank holiday is on the last Monday of August, whereas, in Scotland it is on the first Monday of the month.