The government’s Good Work Plan, which came into effect on 6 April 2020, strengthened employment rights and introduced a number of changes for employers to implement in order to remain compliant.

As of this date:

• All staff are now entitled to a written statement of terms on or before the first day of employment.
• The reference period for calculating an average week’s pay increased from 12 weeks to 52 weeks.
• Contracts will need to include information on normal working hours, sick pay entitlement, details of leave, and more.