In brief

In this article, we highlight some key decisions and legislation of which employers should be aware in 2022.

Contents

1. Key takeaways
2. In more detail

Key takeaways

• As part of an expected Employment Bill, a new single enforcement body will be created which will have greater powers than the current enforcement bodies.
• Statutory rates of pay will increase in April 2022.
• Important decisions on discrimination and holiday pay are expected.
• Those employers with EU operations should be aware of EU directives due for implementation by Member States this year. New laws will include giving all workers a right to a written statement of their terms and conditions, minimum levels of paternity and parental leave, and a new right to five working days carers’ leave each year.
• For more information on what these developments will mean for you, please get in touch with your usual Baker McKenzie contact.

In more detail

Increases to statutory payment rates

Statutory payments will increase in April 2022 as follows:

National Insurance contributions to rise

On 6 April 2022, National Insurance contributions for employers and employees will rise by 1.25%. This increase will fund health and social care and will be replaced in April 2023 by a separate health and social care levy (at which time, National Insurance contributions will revert to current levels).

Employment Bill

The government promised an Employment Bill when Parliamentary time allows in the Queen’s Speech in December 2019. This...

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