Forrest Insights

The Worker Protection Act 2023 came into force in October 2024, placing a new proactive duty on UK businesses to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. As the new legislation continues to evolve, our CEO, Sophie Forrest-Lavery, outlines what employers now need to know.

Statutory Sick Pay entitlements are changing. Are you clear on what the changes mean for your business in practice? In this short video, our CEO, Sophie Forrest-Lavery, explains what’s changing and what employers need to know.

Are You Prepared? From April this year, changes to the Employment Rights Act mean that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from day one of sickness, rather than after the current three waiting days where payment begins on day four. This change could impact how businesses manage sickness absence and their associated policies. To prepare for these changes, businesses should take the following action: • Review and update sick pay policies • Review and update absence managem