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- Government consultation on new workplace monitoring technologies rules
On 8 July 2026, the government launched its consultation on Workplace Monitoring Technologies (WMT), marking a significant step of the Make Work Pay agenda. The consultation period is open until 30 September 2026 and aims to promote the fair, transparent, and responsible use of WMT.What do we mean b … Read more »
- Another Tipping Point: What Employers Need to Know About The Upcoming Tipping Law Reforms
Tipping practices have been subject to close focus in recent years. For workers in certain sectors, such as hospitality and leisure, tips, gratuities and service charges (which will be referred to as “tips” only in the remainder of this article) can be an important part of overall income; for custom … Read more »
- Consultation on Pay Discrimination
As part of the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay, it committed to strengthening equal pay and ending pay discrimination. On 14 July, the government launched a consultation seeking views on how to deliver a comprehensive reform of the current equal pay framework, including measures designed to proa … Read more »
- Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act
The proposed Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act (Wet personeelsbehoud bij crisis) is intended to give employers practical tools to retain staff during temporary crises such as pandemics, war or natural disasters. We have previously prepared a blog on this Act, which you can find here.During … Read more »
- Employers warned: Employer liability for repetitive strain injuries accepted by the Supreme Court
Recent case law serves as a reminder that employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment.In a recent court case, both the District Court and the Court of Appeal held the employer liable for an employee’s repetitive strain injuries (RSI). Based on an extensive expert r … Read more »