Not for Profit eNews - February 2024
Welcome to the February 2024 edition of Not for Profit eNews
In this month’s edition of eNews, we look at the proposed changes in the Charities Act 2022 which are to be brought into force in ‘early 2024.
We also highlight the details of a letter from the Civil Society Group (CSG), which includes the Charity Finance Group, to the Chancellor ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget.
Finally, we share MHA’s HR Solutions Team's considerations of three recent and upcoming changes to employment regulations concerning Right to Work, Carer’s Leave and Flexible Working.
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Articles from the February 2024 edition
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Right to work processes more important than ever
It has never been more important for charities to have robust right to work processes in place.
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Report to the Chancellor ahead of Spring Budget
The Charity Finance Group (CFG) has recently written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer setting out is four main policy ‘asks’ ahead of the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024.
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Upcoming changes to Carer’s Leave regulations
The amended Carer’s Leave Act 2023 is due to come in to force on 6 April 2024.
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Guidance Review on Flexible Working Requests Process
It has never been more important for charities to have robust right to work processes in place.