The Annual Tribunal Limit Increases will be coming into force soon. These changes will come into effect from the 6th April 2023 (broadly, for dismissals taking place on or after that date) having been laid before parliament on the 15th March 2023. 

 

This proposed legislation aims to give greater protection from redundancy for expectant employees and new parents from the moment they inform their employer. Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination was the fifth most common Discrimination claim from 2020 to 2021. The Bill is seen as a major advance in increasing the rights and protections of pregnant women and new parents. 

What is Cyber Bullying? 

Cyberbullying is essentially bullying done through digital channels. These can include email, social media, video calls, text messages and apps. Cyber bullying can also include excessive assessment or monitoring of employees working remotely. 

April 2022 brings the annual increases to the rates and limits for employment claims, national minimum wage and more. It also brings the gender pay gap reporting deadline. This article sets out the key changes to be aware of. 

 

Employers are advised that with the planned increases to the national living wage and minimum wage that they are careful that they do not pay staff less that they are due.