In October last year the government published the Employment Rights Bill (the Bill) which contained significant reforms to employment rights (The new Employment Rights Bill: What does it mean for employers? | Global Workplace Insider). The Government has subsequently consulted on various proposals and on 5 March it published five responses to consultation. 
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Payment of a Bonus in Cryptocurrency: Qui male solvit, bis solvit (or who pays badly pays twice!)

- Regulation of Salary Payments: According to the Employment Code, salaries must be paid in cash, by crossed
Paiement d’un Bonus en Cryptomonnaie : qui paie mal paie deux fois !!

L’idée de rémunérer les salariés en cryptomonnaies, bien que séduisante sur certains aspects, soulève de nombreuses questions juridiques et pratiques qui doivent être considérées attentivement. Sans entrer dans des débats trop techniques, voici quelques points clefs à considérer :
1. Réglementation du paiement des salaires : Selon le Code du travail, le salaire doit être payé…
Crediting of omitted other earnings after leave of absence?


In a decision of significant practical relevance, the German Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht – BAG, 12.02.2025 – 5 AZR 127/24) has provided clarification on the issue of offsetting other income during a period of leave when notice has been given. It held that an employee who has been given notice of termination and is
…Court of Appeal decision on dismissal of employee for religious and philosophical beliefs

The Court of Appeal has held in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s school and others that the dismissal of an employee for posting on social medial in relation to her beliefs on gender fluidity and the nature of sex education teaching, particularly in primary schools, was not objectively justified and amounted to unlawful discrimination.…
Anrechnung von unterlassenem anderweitigen Erwerb nach Freistellung?


In einer überaus praxisrelevanten Entscheidung hat das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG, 12.02.2025 – 5 AZR 127/24) zur Frage der Anrechnung anderweitigen Verdienstes während einer Freistellung Klarheit geschaffen: Der ordentlich gekündigte und freigestellte Arbeitnehmer unterlässt in der Regel nicht böswillig anderweitigen Verdienst, wenn er vor Ablauf der Kündigungsfrist kein anderweitiges Beschäftigungsverhältnis eingeht.
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Die Parteien streiten um die…
What does “reasonable certainty” mean when assessing the covenant for DB pension schemes?

The expression “reasonable certainty” is used in the Pensions Act 2004 and the Recovery Plan section of the DB funding code – it is also used more than 50 times in the updated guidance, but is not defined.
If you think how this works will be explained in the Pension Regulator’s updated guidance, think again.…
New Neonatal Care Rights: A Step Forward for Working Parents

The UK government has announced a transformative update for working parents. From 6 April 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 will introduce Neonatal Care Leave (NCL) as a day-one entitlement and Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (NCP) for eligible employees.
Currently, parents of newborn babies needing neonatal care rely on the discretion…
Germany: What to expect in 2025


In 2025, new legislation will be introduced into German employment law bringing numerous changes for Human Resources Managers to note.
New legislation coming into force
Social insurance calculation factors
The factors for calculating the levels in the social insurance system were adjusted on 1 January 2025. The current rates and limits can be found…
Arbeitsrecht 2025: Was ändert sich?


Das deutsche Arbeitsrecht bringt im Jahr 2025 zahlreiche Neuerungen und geplante Änderungen, die Personalverantwortliche kennen sollten.
Neuerungen
Rechengrößen der Sozialversicherung
Mit Wirkung vom 1. Januar 2025 wurden die Rechengrößen in der Sozialversicherung turnusgemäß an die Einkommensentwicklung angepasst. Die aktuellen Rechengrößen finden sie hier. Der gesetzliche Mindestlohn wurde auf € 12,82 angehoben. Die Jahresverdienstgrenze für…