October employment law update
5 September 2011
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With October's common commencement date less than a month away, now is the time to make sure your business is up to date with all upcoming law changes.

National Minimum Wage

From 1 October, the following National Minimum wage rate increases will apply:
  • The rate for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £6.08
  • The rate for workers aged 18 to 20 will increase to £4.98
  • The rate for workers aged 16 to 17 rate will increase to £3.68
  • The apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship will increase to £2.60

Agency Workers Regulations

The Agency Workers Regulations come into force with effect from 1 October 2011, giving agency workers entitlement to the same basic employment and working conditions as if they had been recruited directly, if and when they complete a qualifying period of 12 weeks in the same job.
 
They will also be entitled to access to facilities, such as canteens and childcare facilities, as well as information on your job vacancies from the first day of their assignment with you.
 
Find out more about the new Agency Worker Regulations.
 

Default Retirement Age completely abolished

Following a six month transitional period, which required employers to give retirees notice of retirement on or before 30 March 2011, employers will be prohibited from retiring employees in reliance on the default retirement age. 
 
Members of the Forum who require advice on forthcoming legal changes or any other employment law matter, can call our member helpline on 0845 130 1722.


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