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After an extended back and forth between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act. What does that...
The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr Halstead v J D Wetherspoons Plc is a striking example of how rigid procedures and “zero-tolerance” policies can cross the line into disability discrimination. While...
There can be a service provision change relating to temporary work agencies The Facts Mrs Oliviera was employed by a temporary work agency G-Staff to supply work to one of...
The controversial practice of “fire and rehire” has attracted significant media and political attention in recent years. Employers have sometimes relied on it to change contractual terms by dismissing staff...
Whistleblowing has always been a sensitive area for employers, with the law offering protection where employees make ‘protected disclosures’ in the public interest. Under the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), those...
One of the most significant reforms under the Employment Rights Bill will be the introduction of day-one unfair dismissal protection for all employees. This represents a fundamental shift in UK...
Introduction The Employment Rights Bill is the most significant package of employment law reform in decades. The Government has now published its implementation roadmap, setting out how these wide ranging...
When is a well-intentioned act a sackable offence? That was the crux of Mr Hewston’s high-profile unfair dismissal case against Ofsted. Dismissed for gross misconduct after brushing rainwater off a...
Expanding your business to take on employees for the first time may seem a little daunting. By following some basic steps, you can ensure you are protecting your business for...
Hybrid working has become a permanent fixture in many UK workplaces, with clear benefits reported around productivity, wellbeing, and employee satisfaction. However, an increasing number of employers, particularly in professional,...
The Government has published its response to the consultation on how zero-hours contract measures will apply to agency workers. These changes form part of a broader set of amendments to...
The Court of Appeal in the recent case of Higgs v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109 found that an employee dismissed in relation to gender critical media posts was...
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Marston (Holdings) Ltd v Perkins [2025] serves as a crucial lesson for employers on the risks of failing to justify workplace policies,...
The recent Employment Tribunal case of Claimant v V&A Enterprises Ltd serves as a critical reminder for employers on the importance of fair investigations, reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse employees, and...
Many Employers initial reaction to an employee pursuing an Employment Tribunal claim is to want to fight that claim no matter the cost. However, deciding to fight a claim is...
In April 2025 businesses face significant new financial pressures with the increase in Employers National Insurance and the increase in the National Minimum Wage. There are already stories appearing in...
Rolled Up Holiday Pay In 2025, there are several crucial updates to UK employment law are on the horizon. Among these, the implementation of rolled up holiday pay is expected...
We have now received the “Employment Rights Bill” which introduces several critical changes that employers should be aware of. These will all be subject to extensive consultation throughout 2025 with...
Since 26 October 2024 employers have had a greater obligation than before to take reasonable steps to protect their workforce from sexual harassment. Here are a few key points you...
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, commonly known as TUPE, is a crucial piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that safeguards employees’ rights when a business or...
This case is of particular interest and does raise concerns for anybody organisation who uses volunteers in their business. The Claimant, Groom, was a volunteer in the Coastal Rescue Service...
Attracting good new recruits to your business is important, but so is ensuring that your procedures for choosing them are fully compliant with legal requirements. There are key basic rules...
Whatever the nature of your business, if your staff receive tips then you should be aware of changes that are expected to come into force on 1 October pending non-statutory...
A recent case in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), Miller v Rentokil, has provided some clear lessons to Employers to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. The EAT considered...
January 2024 In January 2024 changes were introduced to holiday pay and working time, which you can read about here. National Insurance Contributions The class one National Insurance contributions were reduced...
During April 2022, the Government ceased providing free lateral flow tests to individuals or employers. However, what if employers still require coronavirus testing? If the employer has no leftover later...
Endometriosis is an often-silent condition where cells similar to the cells found in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body. Endometriosis can affect women and those...
Last week, a video went viral on social media showing West Ham star Kurt Zouma subjecting his pet cat to abuse. There has been significant backlash, including sponsors of West...
On 31 January 2022, Sue Gray released her initial report into allegations of lockdown socialising in government buildings. The report identified 16 events that took place between May 2020 and...
On Saturday 29 January 2022, the Highway Code was amended to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Over 50 rules have been added or amended, including guidance that motorists...
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