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U.K. Employment Law Changes in 2009: Statutory Rates, Limits and Entitlements

By Chris Bracebridge

At a Glance

Various employment-related compensation, benefit and tax rates increase during Spring 2009. At the same time, legislative changes have effect in several areas of importance to employers with U.K. employees.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. New Statutory Compensation Limits
2. New Statutory Benefits Rates
3. New Income Tax/National Insurance Contributions Rates
4. New Pension Scheme Allowances
5. Flexible Working
6. Statutory Holiday
7. Maternity and Adoption Leave Rights
8. What Employers Should Be Doing Now