At a Glance
- The UK government has passed three family-related Acts that employers should be aware of: the Neonatal Care Act; the Protection from Redundancy Act; and the Carer’s Leave Act.
- The UK government also abandoned the so-called Brexit ‘Sunset Clause,’ and published a policy paper on noncompete restrictions and working time regulations following Brexit.
- UK courts have also made notable rulings on noncompete restrictions, and COVID-19-related health and safety detriment claims.
Legislative Changes
Three Family-Related Acts Become Law
On 24 May 2023, the following three Acts became law:
- Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023: Eligible employees whose newborn baby is admitted to neonatal care will be allowed to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave in addition to other leave entitlements, such as maternity and paternity leave.
- Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023: Redundancy protections will apply from when an employee informs their employer that they are pregnant until 18 months after the birth. Employees taking adoption or shared parental leave will also receive enhanced protections.
- Carer’s Leave Act 2023: Eligible employees who are caring for a dependant with a long-term care need will receive a new, flexible entitlement to one week of unpaid leave per year.
Further details of the above Acts and their commencement dates are still awaited.
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