It is time to review and update your Flexible Working Policy

You will have heard about the substantial changes to the flexible working rules that came into force at the end of June.

We will update your policy on flexible working to make sure it covers the new rules at no cost if you are Arcturus client, if you are not Arcturus client we will do the same for a fee of £49 + VAT.

If you are interested in this service please send us your draft policy by email and we will make sure that it is compliant.

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1 month ago

New Rates of National Minimum Wage

A brief reminder of forthcoming increases to the National Minimum Wage and other employment rates From 1 April 2024, the National Minimum Wage increases as follows: Rates 2023 2024 National Living Wage (age 21+) £10.42 £11.44 Adult rate £10.18...

1 month ago

Masterclass – Extension of Protection for Pregnant Employees

Extension of protection for pregnant employees As of the 6th April, protection against redundancy for pregnant employees is extended considerably. There is already a duty to give employees on maternity leave preference to redeployment opportunities over other employees. However, as...

2 months ago

New Menopause Guidance

New menopause guidance The Equality and Human Rights Commission have issued guidance today on dealing with menopause in the workplace. It includes an explanation of the obligations on businesses not to discriminate, whether as a result of someone’s sex, age,...

4 months ago

Redundancy Consultation & Fair Dismissals

The Appeal Tribunal has ruled on a case where an employee was made redundant using a pool and scoring matrix, but didn’t see the pool, or matrix until after it was done. It should not be a surprise that the...

4 months ago

Retracting a Resignation

IMPULSIVE RESIGNATIONS The Appeal tribunal has examined what are known as “Heat of the Moment” resignations. Could an employee resign in the heat of an argument, and then retract that resignation? The original Tribunal had decided that where an employee...

5 months ago

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Autumn 2023 Statement After much rumour and speculation, the Chancellor has today set out his Autumn Statement and what this will mean, in theory, to the pockets of business owners and their employees. Our team of business lawyers will digest...

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It is time to review and update your Flexible Working Policy