News this month includes the government’s announcement that it will introduce a Code of Practice to address the tactics of fire and rehire and that, at long last, there is a centralized government online repository for Court and Tribunal judgments, available to all via a free caselaw service. There is helpful new guidance from the EHRC on the provision of separate or single-sex services to trans people. Consultations reported include a call for evidence from the Director of Labour Market Enforcement on the scale and nature of non-compliance with labour laws. We also provide a quick reference to the latest Covid guidance relevant to employers.

News this month includes a roundup of the regular April uplifts to statutory awards and benefits, as well as other April changes. There is a really useful reminder for established employers and guidance for new, from the Leaders as Change Agents setting out 8 practices which can be used to drive a culture of better inclusivity, fairness, and opportunity across organisations. We also summarise the Government’s Action plan to address racial disparities, as relates to the employment field, which was published in response to the report from The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.