January 2024 Newsletter

by | Jan 2, 2024

National Minimum Wage

From April 2024, the national minimum wage will increase by almost 10% to £11.44 per hour for those aged 21 and over. For 18-20’s it will increase to £8.60 per hour and for under 18’s and apprentices it increases to £6.40 per hour.

Please ensure you make changes to your payroll and inform staff of their new rates.

New Employment Laws

Likely to come into effect during 2024 include The Carer’s Leave act, The Neonatal Care (leave and pay) Act and changes to flexible working laws.

Watch this space for more info.

What about the financial crisis, how will this continue to impact businesses?

The back end of last year I featured in HRgrapevine talking about cash V benefits. Take a read here:

Cash V Benefits

New course!

If you are interested in attending a menopause session or sending your staff / managers on a course then please contact me now. Special offer for courses booked from Jan-March.

 

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