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. 
General
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…
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.…
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…
Workplace Fairness – Singapore enacts landmark legislation to tackle workplace discrimination and harassment
The Workplace Fairness Act 2024[1] (WFA) was passed into law by the Singapore Parliament (Parliament) on 8 January 2025, signifying a significant step in legally prohibiting certain discriminatory behaviours in the workplace, and mandatorily requiring employers in Singapore to implement grievance handling procedures to meet compulsory requirements.
This landmark legislation…
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…
The New Duty on Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment: What You Need to Know
In recent years, the fight against sexual harassment in the workplace has gained significant traction, driven by movements like #MeToo and growing awareness of the pervasive nature of the issue. The public is increasingly calling for stronger protections and preventative measures to ensure they can work free from harassment. In response to this, the UK…
What’s Next for equal pay law?
An analysis of the landmark victory for female retail consultants against British retailer Next plc
Introduction
More than 3,500 current and former female retail consultants have won a six-year legal battle for equal pay against British retailer Next plc (Next). In a significant judgment, Leeds Employment Tribunal ruled that Next had failed to…