3 April 2009
The following changes in the law will take effect on 6 April
2009:
- New ACAS Code on Disciplinary and
Grievance Procedures and abolition of Statutory Dismissal and
Grievance Procedures.
We have reported extensively on this development previously. Our most recent insight on this issue can be accessed here
- Right to Request Flexible Working
Extended
The right to request flexible working will be extended to cover carers of all children up to and including the age of 16. The age limit in the case of disabled children is unchanged (the right is available to carers of children up to and including the age of 17).
Whilst Employers have a statutory duty to seriously consider any requests, employers may reject requests providing there are good business grounds to do so.
- Increase in Weekly Rate of
Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory
Adoption Pay
For payments starting on or after Sunday 5 April 2009, the standard rate for the above payments will increase from £117.18 to £123.06 per week.
- Increase in Statutory Sick
Pay
The weekly rate for statutory sick pay, in respect of absence on or after Monday 6 April 2009 will increase from £75.40 to £79.15 per week
- Increase in Minimum Statutory
Holiday Entitlement
From 1 April 2009 the statutory minimum holiday entitlement will increase from 24 to 28 days. Employers may include bank holidays within this statutory minimum.
Hill Dickinson has a wealth of experience in dealing with the full
range of employment and pensions issues. If you have any queries
relating to the above, or any other legal matter, please do not
hesitate to contact us
for advice.
