Employment Snapshot December 2024
Monday 23rd December 2024
Welcome to Gordons Employment Team’s latest update
This month we will cover:
- Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that comments about accent can amount to harassment,
- A review of the significant changes to employment legislation in 2024, and
- What to expect in 2025 for employment legislation.
Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that comments about accent can amount to harassment
The EAT’s (Employment Appeal Tribunal) findings in Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire and another broaden the scope of harassment under the Equality Act 2010.
Significant Changes to employment legislation in 2024
2024 saw many legislative changes, particularly those concerning family-friendly leave. Here, we have a roundup of those we think you should already be aware and which you should be considering implementing in your business.
What to Expect in 2025 for Employment Legislation
There will be more legislative change in April 2025 increasing costs for employers. There will be an annual uplift in Statutory Sick Pay, the annual increase to National Minimum Wage and an increase in National Insurance Contributions.
Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2025 – it is likely to be a busy one!
If you require any further information on the above topics, please do not hesitate to get in contact with a member of the Employment Team.
