Instead of our usual blog, this week we want to focus your attention on upcoming changes to employment law. With the ongoing uncertainty after the referendum result significant changes are anticipated this year. Make sure your business is prepared for these changes, including the gender pay gap reporting and additional fees for sponsoring foreign workers.
Key dates
1 April 2017 - National Living Wage rises to £7.50 an hour and NMW rates increase
6 April 2017 - Apprenticeship levy due to take effect
6 April 2017 - Gender pay gap reporting regulations (private sector) expected to come into force
4 April 2017 - First gender pay gap reports to be published by private sector organisations with 250 or more employees
April 2017 - Tax changes to termination payments due to take effect
September 2017 - 30 hours' free childcare becomes available for 3 and 4 -year olds in working families.
If you have any concerns or would like advice on how these may affect your business, then please contact us.
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