Employment Law Updates - From 6 April 2020

Usually, every April, changes to existing regulations come into force in the UK. 

Below are some of the most significant changes to employment law from 6 April 2020.

Written terms ('written statement of employment particulars')

Workers now have the same right as employees to written terms from their employer.

From 6 April 2020, employers must provide both their workers and employees with a written statement on or before their first day of employment, no matter how long they're employed for.

The written statement must include details about:

• the hours and days of the week the worker or employee is required to work, and whether they may be varied and how

• entitlements to any paid leave

• any other benefits not covered elsewhere in the written statement

• any probationary period

• any training provided by the employer

Holiday pay calculations

As of 6 April 2020, the period used to calculate a week's pay for holiday pay purposes increases from the previous 12 weeks of work to the previous 52 weeks.

Parental bereavement leave and pay

The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Act 2018 gives all employed parents the right to 2 weeks' paid leave if their child *under 18) dies, or if they have a stillbirth at 24 weeks or later.

Agency workers' rights

The Swedish Derogation (referred to as 'pay between assignments' contracts) is abolished from 6 April 2020, so all agency workers are entitled to the same rate of pay as their permanent counterparts after 12 weeks.

All agency workers are entitled to a key information document that clearly sets out the type of contract they will have and the pay they'll receive.

For more information or to speak with Roy Magara, a specialist employment lawyer, please call 01869 325 883 or email  roy@magaralaw.co.uk.