This is our first round-up of forthcoming changes in employment law and takes you up to April 2009. See our factsheets for help with the practical issues surrounding these changes.

From February 1, 2009

Tribunals Service compensation limits increased

• Unfair dismissal basic award will increase from £9,900 to £10,500.
• Maximum compensatory award will increase from £63,000 to £66,200.
• The statutory maximum figure a week’s pay is considered to be for calculating tribunal awards will increase from £330 to £350.
• Breach of contract award remains at £25,000 maximum.

From April 1, 2009

Holiday entitlement second staged increase takes effect

• Employers must ensure employees have a minimum of 5.6 weeks (28 days for five days per week workers) annual leave per year. This can include the eight Bank and Public Holidays in England and Wales.

From April 6, 2009

Right to request flexible working extended

• Right to request flexible working extended to parents with children aged 16 or under.

From April 6, 2009

Statutory discipline and grievance procedures abolished

• The new Acas code of practice for handling discipline and grievance procedures comes into effect on April 6, 2009, when the statutory procedures are abolished.
• Employers should ensure they understand the Acas code, as Tribunals will use this in their judgements.

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