[Updated 03/04/2026] Redundancy Consultation Requirements The requirements differ according to the number of individuals affected: 1 – 19 Employees There is no stipulated length of consultation before the first dismissal may take place. However, there is an expectation that reasonable and meaningful consultation will occur with the individuals affected. 20 – 99 Employees Mandatory consultation […]
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Parent and/or Family Events – Leave & Pay #
[Updated 16/03/2026] Different types of leave and pay to help with family matters. Quick references to related statutory employment rights in the UK are given below. Being statutory, they serve as the minimum entitlement of employees. Rates applicable from 6th April 2026 unless stated otherwise (previous year rates are in brackets) ~ Ante-Natal Appointments/Classes Mothers […]
Annual Leave & Holidays
[Updated 12/03/26] Annual Holidays – Statutory Entitlement re Leave & Pay In order to simplify payments for holidays, the law now permits employers to pay staff 12.07% of their ‘pay’ to cover holidays. This should be paid in equal instalments across the year e.g. weekly or monthly and must be shown as an item on […]
Rest Breaks & Working Hours
Rest Periods and Breaks Rest Break During a Shift Adult Young Person (under 18 and over school leaving age) Shifts of over 6 hours – a minimum of 20 mins.should be taken during the shift. Shifts over 4.5 hours – a minimum of 30 mins. should be taken during the shift. Conditions> Individuals must be […]
Pay & Wages – Minimum Levels #
Updated 06/03/26 – rates effective from 1st April 2026 This heading includes Guarantee Pay, the Living Wage, the National Minimum Wage. Guarantee Pay ~ If there is insufficient work, an individual may be laid off or placed on shorter hours provided the individual’s terms contain a provision for laying of or being placed on shorter […]