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31/12/2025

As we’re coming to close the festive season of 2025, we cannot help but look forward to what is going to be a very busy 2026! Alongside our continued work with key stakeholders in the personalisation arena, we’ll be working hard to support you with the changes in employment law now the Employment Rights Act has come into force, and will be developing more training programmes and opportunities for all.

We thank you all for your continued faith in the ILG team and wish you all a very happy New Year! 🥳

04/09/2025

Sheffield PAs.... quick! Go and see our colleagues from the ILG PA membership team to claim your free EAP at 1pm today!

30/06/2025

Legal Update

The Employment Appeal Tribunal have handed down judgment in this case where a claimant PA challenged the identity of their employer. On appeal, the EAT have confirmed that Northamptonshire County Council were not the employer.

Read our legal update for more information: https://independentlivinggroup.com/who-is-the-employer/

Scully v Northamptonshire County Council Summary for Direct Payment Practitioners Supporting Direct Payment Employers The Employment Appeal Tribunal have handed down judgment in this case which questioned whether the claimant PA, Mr Scully, was employed by the local authority or by his brother (the....

24/03/2025

Good morning all. Please see our update for changes coming in April 2025.

Employment law tends to bring changes each April, particularly in respect of statutory payments which must be paid to a PA. This newsletter sets out the key changes you should be aware of:

02/01/2025

Well, we are very excited for this fresh new year!

ILG are already working on developing new and improved products and services for all involved in and can't wait to tell you all about them... watch this space 👀

In the mean time, sign up to our newsletter for legal updates and we'll let you know about our new projects in due course: https://independentlivinggroup.com/__newsletter/

05/11/2024

Fireworks, food and a roaring fire, what better way to enjoy an autumn evening?! Have a wonderful bonfire night all, stay safe.

🍂🔥🌝🍬🎉🎇🌭🔥🎉🎆🍎😃

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04/11/2024

Following the budget on Thursday, our team have put together a quick overview on the incoming changes to national minimum wage and Employer's national insurance for

Read our guide note here:
https://independentlivinggroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Budget-NMW-and-Employer-NI.pdf

31/10/2024

Whilst enjoying the spooky festivities of Halloween employment law doesn't have to be scary! Sign up to our newsletters to be kept up to date: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=crtahIWU8kSrXj8-IQXlzcYpNxFu0z5Ev8od2YES1bpUMlJHWEhHOTdZVEs4NkhKTFlFTU0xQlhGSiQlQCN0PWcu

23/10/2024

Employment Rights Bill snapshot -
**Flexible Working**

https://independentlivinggroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Employment-Rights-Bill-snapshot-Flexible-working.pdf

22/10/2024

Employment Rights Bill snapshot -
**Ending fire and re-hire**

For those working in and around direct payments, please take the time to read and share our latest snapshot on the changes proposed by the Employment Rights Bill.

https://independentlivinggroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Employment-Rights-Bill-snapshot-Ending-fire-and-re-hire.pdf

21/10/2024

Employment Rights Bill - snapshot
** SSP changes and consultations opened today **

The Employment Rights Bill proposes two key changes to the current provisions on statutory sick pay (SSP):

1. Remove the three waiting days currently required before an individual can claim SSP. This means that SSP will be payable from the first day of sickness.

2. To remove the lower earnings threshold meaning more people will qualify to be paid SSP.

At present the lower earnings threshold is £123 per week which must be earned in order for an employee to qualify for SSP at a flat rate of £116.75 whilst unfit for work. The Bill provides for some lower earners, including those earning below the Lower Earnings Limit, their rate of Statutory Sick Pay will be calculated as a percentage of their earnings instead of the flat weekly rate.

The government have opened consultations today to determine what percentage of wages should be payable and welcome views from:

* Employers and employer/business representative organisations

* Members of the public and employee

* Interested Trade Unions, stakeholders and representative organisations

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-work-pay-strengthening-statutory-sick-pay/making-work-pay-strengthening-statutory-sick-pay

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