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From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing Employment Tribunal claims has increased. This is a significant change for both employers and the Employment Tribunal system in general. The...
A decision handed down by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has expanded the scope of personal liability in reasonable adjustments claims. The case of Merriman v 1st Staff Ltd and...
The law on preventing sexual harassment at work is changing again on 30 October 2026. Since October 2024, employers have been under a positive duty to take reasonable steps to...
The possibility of someone being called to a disciplinary meeting at work and then taking their own life before attending the meeting has played on the minds of many HR...
Menopause has historically been treated by some businesses as a private matter for the employee. Some organisations have viewed the issue as awkward or inappropriate for the workplace despite the...
For many employers, a subject access request can arrive at the worst possible moment: during a grievance, in the middle of disciplinary action, after a dismissal, or when a dispute...
With a lot of recent movement in the case law surrounding gender-critical beliefs, religious views, and the line between political opinion and protected belief, we now have another case that...
As the UK continues its summer of high temperatures, we examine the limits in the workplace and what steps can be taken to ensure that employers are providing a safe...
From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing Employment Tribunal claims arising on or after that date will increase from three months to six months. This represents one of...
When an employee is accused of gross misconduct, it can be tempting for an employer to act quickly, particularly where the conduct appears serious, obvious, or damaging to the business....
Equal pay obligations apply to all employers, regardless of size. An employment law case involving Tesco which concluded this month is a useful reminder of the risks for businesses of...
Permanent health insurance (PHI) is often included in employment contracts as a reassuring benefit, something that signals support if illness strikes. Yet in practice, it’s one of the easiest benefits...
There is a persistent myth that simply calling a workplace conversation with an employee “protected” makes it legally untouchable. It doesn’t. The recent decision in Tarbuc v Metro Piling is...
The recent case of Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems Ltd [2026] is a useful reminder for employers about the risks of withdrawing job offers, particularly where the offer has already...
Most employers need to resolve issues with a poorly performing employee in their business at some stage. The circumstances and the employees can vary widely but many of the underlying...
The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr D Williams v Royal Mail Group Limited highlights how standard workforce planning and rigid return-to-work arrangements, if applied without proper adjustments for disability,...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Turner v Western Mortgage Services Ltd [2025] EAT 191 offers an important reminder of how widely ACAS COT3 agreements can operate. The aim of...
Pal v Accenture (UK) Ltd [2026] has been national news recently. This case shows that even the Employment Tribunal (ET) can make mistakes when it comes to disability discrimination and...
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has now become law and the Government has released an updated implementation timetable. All employers should now be reviewing their policies and procedures to ensure...
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...
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...
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...
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