Annual leave

Workers are entitled to a statutory minimum of 5.6 weeks (capped at 28 days) paid holidays each annual leave year.  This entitlement includes eight bank holidays.  This can be increased and workers may be contractually entitled to more than the minimum. If a worker works part-time, or if they start or leave work part way…

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Acas guidance to support changes from 6th April 2024: Guidance for managers on employing disabled people

On 9th April 2024, the government published a guide for line managers on recruiting, managing, and developing disabled people, which was developed by Disability Confident and the Chartered Institute of Development. Organisations with a positive and inclusive approach to managing disability can also reap the benefits of increased loyalty and commitment from staff.  Along with…

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Acas guidance to support changes from 6th April 2024: Ten things you need to know about carer’s leave

Acas has published guidance that provides an overview of the statutory right to carer’s leave, which came into force on 6th April 2024. The guidance includes helpful examples of how employees with different working patterns may choose to take leave and a table confirming how much notice should be provided. Anyone legally classed as an…

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Flexible working: new Acas guidance to support changes from 6th April 2024

On 6th April 2024, when changes to the statutory right to request flexible working came into force, Acas published new guidance which provides practical examples for employers and employees on flexible working requests. What does it say? Benefits of flexible working Flexible working can benefit both employees and employers. For employees, it can help: balance…

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