Policy papers and consultations

A call for evidence to explore reforming the fit note process to support those with long term health conditions to access timely work and health support.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions and 1 others
• Updated: 25 April 2024

• Fit Note Reform: call for evidence

  Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions…

We're seeking views on setting up a code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 22 April 2024

• Consultation document: code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips (HTML version)

  This consultation is on the draft statutory Code of Practice supporting…

• Draft code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips (HTML version)

  Foreword The Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade…

The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform our advice on the minimum wage in 2025 and beyond.

• From: Low Pay Commission
• Updated: 2 April 2024

• Low Pay Commission consultation 2024

  1. Introduction The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body that…

The government’s remit to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) outlining areas to consider when recommending the 2024 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 27 March 2024

We welcome views on the proposed amendment regulations which allow employers to delay reporting advance payments of salary made to an employee.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 21 March 2024

This 12-month report provides an update on the No Time to Step Back report.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 8 March 2024

This is a consultation on aspects of private sector Defined Benefit schemes, which seeks stakeholder feedback for the future pensions market.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 7 March 2024

The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform recommendations on minimum wage rates in 2024 and beyond.

• From: Low Pay Commission
• Updated: 5 March 2024

A public consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the structure and rates of the General Levy on occupational and personal pension schemes.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 4 March 2024

Sets out how the scheme to name employers who break national minimum wage (NMW) law works.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
• Updated: 20 February 2024

This call for evidence is aimed at employers, employee representatives and pension industry professionals, including scheme administrators, actuaries, independent financial advisers and employee benefit consultants.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 6 February 2024

We're seeking views on proposals to better support parents to balance work and family-life.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
• Updated: 5 February 2024

We welcome views on this technical consultation on draft regulations to make changes to how pension input is calculated in a legacy public service pension scheme against the Annual Allowance.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 29 January 2024

This consultation seeks views on the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2023, and invites comments on proposals to amend the Occupational Pension Schemes (Scheme Fu…

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 29 January 2024

Covering note and multiplier tables for public service pensions in 2024.

• From: HM Treasury
• Updated: 25 January 2024

This policy statement sets out the MOD’s legal obligations and the requirements of the Secretary of State for Defence from individuals, managers and commanders.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 3 January 2024

We are consulting on new regulations to protect border security during strike action.

• From: Border Force and 1 others
• Updated: 14 December 2023

We're seeking views on how employment agencies handle payments in a bid to ensure that business has flexibility it needs while protecting workers' rights.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
• Updated: 14 December 2023

A list of the benefit rates and pension rates for 2024 to 2025.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 28 November 2023

A consultation seeking views on proposals aimed at increasing employer use of Occupational Health Services.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 24 November 2023