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As a business owner, payroll manager, or employer, keeping pace with statutory employment updates is essential for maintaining complete compliance. Significant changes have taken effect across the UK, meaning you must audit and update your pay structures immediately. By law, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) are the absolute minimum hourly…
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The New Day-One Eligibility From 6 April 2026, employees no longer need months or years of service to access their leave entitlements. Leave Type Old Rule (Pre-April 2026) New Rule (From 6 April 2026) Paternity Leave 26 weeks continuous service Day One (No service required) Unpaid Parental Leave 1 year continuous service Day One (No…
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The New “Six-Year Rule” Previously, while it was good practice to keep records, there was no specific statutory period for holiday data under the Working Time Regulations. That changes now. What Constitutes an “Adequate” Record? The Fair Work Agency (FWA)—the new enforcement body launching in April 2026—won’t just check if you paid the money; they…
