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Working parents | HR must prep for these three huge new employment laws

HR must prep for these three huge new employment laws
HR must prep for these three huge new employment laws

It was a week of big changes in employment law, with three major legal changes gaining royal assent that will have big impacts on HR and working parents.

The Carer’s Leave Act, Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, and Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act are expected to take effect in 2024.

When introduced, these new laws will bring significant changes to employment law, so it’s important for employers in England, Scotland, and Wales to start preparing now.

Below, Kate Palmer, HR Advice & Consultancy Director at Peninsula, looks at the changes that are coming and the impact they will have on businesses:

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