A regular feature of our Up to date briefing is to keep you appraised of open consultations, calls for evidence and surveys affecting the employment law arena. If you would like us to respond on your behalf, please let us know.


We set out below details and links to the consultations, calls for evidence and survey documents which may be of interest to in-house employment lawyers and HR professionals.

Open consultations / calls for evidence / surveys

Consultation on National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage (Low Pay Commission)

The consultation seeks evidence to inform the Low Pay Commission's report on the future of the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage rates. This consultation is said to be relevant to organisations and individuals affected by the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage rates, in particular, employers of low-paid workers, particularly those in lower-paying sectors such as retail, hospitality, social care, cleaning and hairdressing.

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Closure date: 29 July 2016

Recently closed consultation / calls for evidence / surveys

Call for evidence on non-compete restrictions (BIS)

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Closure date: 19 July 2016

Consultation on employee share schemes: NIC elections (HMRC)

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Closure date: 13 July 2016

Consultation on tips, gratuities, cover and service charges (BIS)

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Closure date: 27 June 2016

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