Agency workers: the regulations are now in force in both Great Britain
and in Northern Ireland.
See: agency workers
Increases to statutory rates: as from 1 February the rates for a
"week's pay", guarantee pay, and the maximum unfair dismissal compensatory
award will increase. New proposed rates for statutory sick pay, maternity, adoption
and paternity pay have also been announced.
See: key statistics
Pensions: the State Pension Age will increase to 66 for both men
and women by 2020 and the Chancellor has confirmed that it will rise again from
66 to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028.
See: pensions
Proposed changes to employment legislation: the Coalition Government
is considering a number of major changes.
See: recent and proposed employment changes
