EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

March 25th, 2026 by James Goudie KC
  1. From 6 April 2026, the maximum PROTECTIVE AWARD for failing to CONSULT on a COLLECTIVE REDUNDANCY process will double from 90 to 180 days’ pay, applying to employees dismissed after that date.
  2. Provisions of the EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 2025 coming into force in April 2026 include in relation to (i) statutory paternity leave, (ii) parental leave, (iii) statutory sick pay, (iv)  Equality Action Plan, (v) the Fair Work Agency, and (vi) rates and limits for NMW, statutory sick pay, maternity pay, and unfair dismissal awards.

 

  1. A TUPE transferee is liable for INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION when an incoming workforce is on lower pay : ALPHA ANNE v GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS TRUST (EAT).

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