What UK Employers Need to Know: UK Employment Law Changes in April 2011

April 12, 2011

Suzanne Horne

April means the first tranche of the years employment law changes come into force and the Coalition Government has been busy. We summarise the new laws, guidance, rates and limits to ensure you stay current.

1. Draft Guidance Published On Agency Workers Regulations
2. Guidance To Bribery Act Published
3. Micro & Start Up Employers Three Year Exemption From Domestic Legislation
4. Additional Paternity & Adoption Leave Rules Now In Force
5. Changes To Post-P45 Termination Payments & Tax Treatment Of Childcare Vouchers
6. Equality Act 2010 Progress
7. Repeal Of Flexible Working Regulations Extension
8. No Extension Of Time Off For Study Or Training
9. Default Retirement Age Abolished
10. Statutory Compensation Limits And Statutory Benefit Rates For 2011