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Increases to NMW and Employers' NICs
The National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage rates are updated annually with the latest updates due to take effect in April 2025. This year an increase to Employers' NICs has also been announced. Please see the updated rates here and our recent publication on FAQs on the increase to Employers' NICs, NLW/NMW, and statutory payments here. We have also recently uploaded a video on the increases to Employers' NICs which can be found here.
Statutory Sick Pay
The Legal Team has received an increase in queries regarding liability to pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Please see our Legal Guide on SSP for more information.
Criminal convictions
The Legal Team has received an increase in queries regarding criminal convictions and when to disclose them to clients. Please see our Legal Guide on Criminal Records and our Legal Bulletin on the Recruitment of Candidates with Criminal Records.
New Rules on Umbrella Companies
Employment Rights Bill
The amendments to the Employment Rights Bill were announced on 4th March 2025. Further information on the amendments can be found here.
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