Date

1 April 2011

Migration

Limit on migration from non European countries applies

3 April 2011

Paternity

Fathers of children born after this date will be entitled to up to twenty-six weeks additional paternity leave if the mother returns to work before using her full entitlement to SML.

6 April 2011

Flexible Working

The right to request flexible working will apply to the parents of children under the age of eighteen years. The Government proposes to consult on extending the right to all employees.

6 April 2011

Equality Act

Allows employers to treat individuals who have a protected characteristic more favourably in the recruitment process where they have two or more candidates who have equal merits if the treatment is intended to address under representation in the workforce.

1 July 2011

Bribery Act

Requires companies to take steps to remove the possibility of bribery from the business. This may have a significant effect on businesses which trade internationally.

1 October 2011

Agency Workers Regulations

Gives agency workers the right to equal treatment with permanent staff in respect of pay and holidays etc

1 October 2011

Default Retirement Age

is abolished