{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63f73c72397aea0011b6c514/65a7ac1fe52506001607d325?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What's on the horizon for employment law in 2024? ","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to The Work Couch, RPC's podcast that covers everything employment.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span class=\"ql-cursor\">﻿</span></strong>We kick off season 2 with a look ahead to 2024 and discuss five key employment law changes and HR trends on the horizon.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.rpc.co.uk/people/ellie-gelder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ellie Gelder</a> is joined by <a href=\"https://www.rpc.co.uk/people/kelly-thomson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kelly Thomson</a>, partner and RPC's ESG lead, to explain how HR professionals and business leaders should start preparing now for the following:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redundancy protection extending to pregnant employees and those returning from maternity leave and other family-related leave;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leave for carers;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes to employers' duties under the Equality Act 2010 to prevent sexual harassment at work;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increased regulatory focus and scrutiny on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in certain sectors; and</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New rates of statutory minimum wages and changes to the national living wage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kelly also highlights other HR trends and developments to monitor in 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Listeners may also be interested in our <a href=\"https://www.rpc.co.uk/perspectives/employment/the-work-couch-12-days-of-christmas-12-key-employment-law-developments-from-2023/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas special</a> where we explore 12 key employment law developments of 2023, which will remain relevant in 2024, including: changes to the right to request flexible working, TUPE consultation, and holiday pay.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><em>* Please note these podcasts will not run on Internet Explorer</em></p><p>We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. You can subscribe on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-work-couch/id1675894326\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7t1QwfeSobLRUTKy6fvhar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>&nbsp;to stay up to date with the latest episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All information is correct at the time of recording.&nbsp;</p><p>The Work Couch is not a substitute for legal advice.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"RPC"}