Government strengthens pension protections for outsourced workers
Analysis and expertise from the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) supports a consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (England and Wales) improvements covering access and protections. “Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)” has been issued for consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). […]
New bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Public invited to share views on reforms including dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, and bereavement leave. Business and workers to shape trade union reforms, including employer duty to inform workers of their right to join a union. Reforms will help establish a modern-day workplace, central to the Government’s vision of […]
Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people
Protections for people lacking mental capacity to be strengthened through major changes planned by the government to improve safeguarding Changes expected to address deep-rooted issues within the system by reducing the need for intrusive processes, providing better support for families, carers and health professionals Comes as Supreme Court reviews what counts as a deprivation of liberty […]