EMPLOYER UPDATE - MINIMUM AND LIVING WAGE AND TRANSGENDER EMPLOYEES
04 April 2024
NEW NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE AND LIVING WAGE
As you will be aware, National Minimum and Living Wage rates were increased by the UK Goverment, commencing on the 1st April 2024.
Employers should note that there have also been changes to National Minumum and Living wage age and entitlement.
HU Accredited Supplier McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors have provided guidance covering the updated rates, along with information on entitlement and exemption.
HU members can download this guidance in full by clicking the link below and logging in with their membership password.
Please email enquiries@hospitalityulster.org if you don’t know your password.
GUIDANCE REGARDING TRANSGENDER PERSONS IN THE WORKPLACE
There are a small number of employees whose gender identity does not match the gender they were assigned at birth. Such people are known as ‘transgender’ or ‘trans’ employees.
It should be remembered that individuals will view themselves and their experiences in a unique way and they may have personal preferences in terms of the language that their employers use.
It is important that all employers make themsevles aware of their legal requirements regarding transgender persons in the workplace.
HU Accredited Supplier McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors have provided detailed guidance on this topic, and HU members can download it in full by clicking the link below and logging in with their membership password.
Please email enquiries@hospitalityulster.org if you don’t know your password.