Information on the 2013, UK New Employment Legislation

By Frank Green


Fresh legislations are introduced every year upon which the employers can negotiate on. Various legislations directly related to employment tribunals, criminal checks, payroll checks, employee-shareholder contracts and criminal checks have been introduced in 2013.

Vince Cable was responsible for spearheading the Enterprise and Regulatory Reforms Bill, which was among other bills that were also implemented. The bill implemented several reforms in the employment tribunal system. For instance, the employers were permitted to engage in protected kind of conversations with employees that they intended to terminate under a settlement arrangement.

As such, the State secretary was given the powers to alter any limitations. There have been some changes on the amount of maximum limit that one would receive for unfair dismissal since the beginning of February 2013. Also, you should note that there is yet another fresh employee contract which is being introduced that allows staff members to trade in their employee rights for shares in the company. In addition, from 8th March 2013, the unpaid employee leave has been increased from 13 to 18 weeks.

Adoptive parents quality for their unpaid leave either five years after they have adopted the child or at least before he or she turns 18 year. Other employed parents a maximum of 18 weeks within the initial five years of the life of the child.

The Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) are formerly referred to as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). From March 2013, this service is now portable. There are some provisions in the 2012 Protection and Freedoms Act that relate to the DBS.

From 6th April 2013, the employees should use real time information when making reports of any payroll deductions. This should be done either before or during the time when the payroll deductions are being made.

It is worth noting that employees should utilize live information as they make reports of any of the payroll deductions before or at the time when such deductions are being made.

The statutory standards for paternity, adoption and maternity took effect from April 2013. The rates of the sick pay increased. Take note that the sick pay is the amount of money that employees are entitled to once they get sick. This amount is determined by the employee's average earnings. Keep in mind that the rates for sick pay increased from April 2013.

Take note that there are several other legislations that have been amended hence taking to read and understand them is advisable. Usually, you can find the new information on the legislation changes online. This is a simple way in which you can keep yourself constantly updated with what is happening around you. So, keep yourself updated with the changes that have been made in the legislation.




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