UK Employment Law Changes 2018

Below is a summary of the latest UK employment law changes and legal updates for 2018.

25 May 2018: General Data Protection Regulations

The General Data Protection Regulations intend to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union. The primary objectives of the GDPR are to give citizens and residents back control of their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business. The UK government has confirmed that although it will be leaving the EU they will commit to the regulations.

October 2018: Childcare Voucher Scheme

Childcare voucher salary-sacrifice schemes will close to new entrants from October 2018, but can continue for existing users. The new tax-free childcare scheme does not involve employers-individual apply themselves

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