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The new right to request flexible working for carers of adults – what you need to know.
This consultation sets out a package of measures for taking forward the recommendations of the Gibbons review of employment dispute resolution.
Consultation on Resolving Disputes in the Workplace
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) set up the Clergy Working Group in 2004 to look at clergy working conditions as part of its review of employment status issues.
Statement of good practice for faith groups
Adult rate (workers aged 22 and over) will increase to £5.52
Development rate for 18-21 year olds will increase to £4.60
Development rate for 16-17 year olds will increase to £3.40
The rate for the accommodation offset will increase to £30.10 per week (£4.30 per day).
This consultation aims to gather views from interested parties and those who may be affected by the proposed changes to the Conduct Regulations to increase protection for vulnerable agency workers and reduce information burdens.
Consultation on measures to protect vulnerable agency workers
The UK Government is keen to ensure that migrant workers coming to the UK are aware of their employment rights and responsibilities.
Information for migrant workers
DTI have announced a further consultation on Increasing the holiday entitlement, to follow on from the initial one concluded in September last year. The new consultation includes draft regulations and further details on how the Government proposes to implement the manifesto commitment to make paid time off for bank holidays additional to the four weeks’ holiday entitlement. We are also publishing the results of research into those most likely to benefit. The research shows that 6 million people will benefit from increased holiday entitlements as a result of these proposals.
Further consultation on increasing the holiday entitlement
In January 2007, the Government announced a policy to consistently fine employers who have paid their workers below the National Minimum Wage, and defaulted on an official demand (an enforcement notice) to repay arrears. This document outlines the policy to do this through the issue of penalty notices:
In June 2006, the Government launched a review of the facilities and facility time provided to workplace representatives. This consultation document provides the first findings of that review.
Alistair Darling has appointed a panel of business and employment law experts to advise on ways to simplify employment law.
The European Commission is holding a consultation on its Green Paper on Labour Law, “Modernising labour law to meet the challenges of the 21st century”. Europe and BERR
The right to request flexible working will be extended to carers of adults with effect from 6 April 2007. We have now revised the guidance on how the law works to explain how it will apply to such carers. Flexible Working Guide
The Government has published its response to the public consultation on the detail of additional paternity leave and pay. Additional paternity leave and pay will entitle employed fathers to a new right of up to 26 weeks Additional Paternity Leave, some of which could be paid, if the mother returns to work. Additional Paternity Leave and Pay
The Government has published its response to the public consultation on the draft flexible working regulations. From April 2007 carers of adults will have the right to request flexible working. Regulations will be laid before the end of the year. The Guidance will be published at least 3 months before the regulations come into effect. Responses to the public consultation on draft Flexible Working Regulations
Jim Fitzpatrick announces the launch of Round Two of the Union Modernisation Fund. Union Modernisation Fund
A new guide has been launched explaining individual rights and responsibilities of employees. Individual Employment Rights
On 12 October 2006, the DTI published revised guidance on collective redundancies which contains additional advice on when to begin and conclude the redundancy consultation process. Redundancy consultation and notification - Guidance
Paid maternity leave for working mothers will increase from six months to nine months, under new legislation introduced on 1 October 2006. Statutory maternity pay, maternity allowance and statutory adoption pay will increase from six months to nine months for babies due on or after 1 April 2007, or adoption placements from that date. The amount of notice required for a change to the date of return from maternity leave will be doubled to two months. Guidance Giving Information on the Rights for Pregnant Women
From 1 October 2006, Age discrimination at work is now illegal under new regulations that protect workers of all ages and give important rights and responsibilities to every employer and employee in Britain. The new laws mean businesses can no longer discriminate on the basis of age in recruitment, promotion or training matters. Unjustified retirement ages of below 65 are now banned, although the age at which people can claim their state pension is not affected, and the current age limits for unfair dismissal and redundancy rights have been removed. Equality and Diversity: Age Discrimination in Employment and Vocational Training
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