Stefan Martin

Following last year’s call for evidence, the UK government is now consulting on a comprehensive overhaul of the equal pay framework. The proposals have two key aims. During the first phase, the government intends to improve...more The government’s “Make Work Pay” agenda continued to take shape in July, with publication of the final version of the code of practice on trade union workplace access and a new consultation on employee monitoring...more As part of its Make Work Pay agenda, the UK government is consulting on the responsible use of workplace monitoring technologies (WMT). The consultation identifies eight principles that should underpin employers’ use of WMT...more The normal pre-summer flurry of activity started early this year. Unfair dismissal changes will take effect in January 2027 as expected. The government launched consultations on guaranteed hours for zero and low-hour workers...more