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Here is a brief summary of some of the key employment law changes to look out for this year.
It is now increasingly common for the news to contain stories of significant data losses. These are both embarrassing for the organisation concerned and potentially extremely expensive to sort out.
A social media policy is a code of conduct which acts as a guideline for any interactions a company’s employees have on the internet, both as part of their job description, or in their private life.
The draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2017 were published on 1 February 2017 and propose to increase rates including the standard adult rate, apprenticeship rate and accommodation offset limit of the National Minimum Wage on 1 April 2017.
The desire for more flexible working has been highlighted in the media recently, with reports of employees ditching the 9-5 for a more favourable work-life balance. Organisations are increasingly recognising the business benefits of a more flexible way of working.
You may recall our earlier blog on the National Minimum Wage changes in 2014; however, it has reached that time of year again where it all changes again. These changes tend to occur annually in the month of October. It is important that you keep up-to-date on the changes as it may affect your salary.
The first of October was a big day for the UK, as it witnessed four new important laws being enforced. These laws cover a range of issues including retail, property and driving.
In the last few months the issue of pay equality has risen. A recent survey from the Chartered Management Institute has revealed that in Wales, women in management positions are paid approximately 13% less than men in the same position.
Yesterday’s ruling (4th November 2014) in the Employment Appeal Tribunal relating to overtime holiday pay is being portrayed on news outlets as being a huge victory for employees and an equivalent disaster for employers, but is that really the case? 
It is safe to say that most people are aware of the existence of the national minimum wage. Introduced in 1999, it provides the minimum hourly rate which must be paid to adult employees in the UK.