<h2 class = 'uawtitle'>Understanding the UK 2013 New Employment Legislation</h2><br />
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Frank Green</div><br /><br />
<div class='uawarticle'>Each year, new legislations are introduced for employers to negotiate. Irrespective of whether these legislations are directly related to employee-shareholder contracts, employment tribunals, criminal checks, payroll checks or family-friendly rights, 2013 brings forth new legislations that are relevant to small and large organisations alike.<br />
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Among the bills that have been implemented is that of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. This is not the only bill that has been implemented. This bill was spearheaded by Vince Cable, and it implements a good number of reforms in the system of the employment tribunal. Employers are permitted to have protected conversations with employees when they aim to terminate their employment contract under settlement terms and also give powers to the State secretary to alter the limitations of unfair dismissal.<br />
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Another new employment tribunal award that is now in force is the increase in the maximum limit of the unfair dismissal compensatory award. This change took effect on 1st February 2013. Another new employee contract is being introduced that will allow the employees to receive shares in exchange of waiving some employment rights. The unpaid parental leave will be added to 18 weeks with the right of unpaid parental leave increasing from 13 to 18 weeks. This took effect from the 8th of March 2013.<br />
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Adoptive parents quality for their unpaid leave either five years after they have adopted the child or at least before he or she turns 18 year. Other employed parents a maximum of 18 weeks within the initial five years of the life of the child.<br />
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The Criminal Records Bureau is now referred to as the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS). This service now is portable and there are notable provisions that has are evident in the 2012 Act of Protection and Freedoms, which directly relate to the Disclosure and Barring Services. Fresh and up-to date services are expected and the results of any new information will be entered online. The consultation period has now been reduced to 45 days up from 90 days.<br />
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From 6th April 2013, the employees should use real time information when making reports of any payroll deductions. This should be done either before or during the time when the payroll deductions are being made.<br />
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It is worth noting that employees should utilize live information as they make reports of any of the payroll deductions before or at the time when such deductions are being made.<br />
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The statutory standards for paternity, adoption and maternity took effect from April 2013. The rates of the sick pay increased. Take note that the sick pay is the amount of money that employees are entitled to once they get sick. This amount is determined by the employee's average earnings. Keep in mind that the rates for sick pay increased from April 2013.<br />
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So, the information mentioned above will enlighten you about some of the reforms and amendments that have been made to the legislation. The importance of having such information can not be overlooked since it helps you in knowing your rights. Therefore, do not hesitate to research and find out more on the 2013 amendments to legislation.<br />
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