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30th April 2026
It is widely accepted that an individual’s contract of employment commences on the employee’s first day of work. In practice, offers of employment are usually made by a letter or an email setting out the key terms of the job role and stating that the offer is subject to conditions such as references or right […]
25th March 2026
April 2026 marks another significant milestone in the ongoing reform of UK employment law. Building on changes already in force under the recently introduced Employment Rights Act 2025, the next wave of reforms will affect how employers manage family leave, sickness absence, pay compliance, whistleblowing complaints, and enforcement risk more generally. Below, we take a […]
25th February 2026
In recent times, the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal have reshaped the legal landscape for belief-related discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010. Notable decisions such as Higgs v Farmors School and For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers have brought into question what a protected belief is and how these should […]
28th January 2026
Since receiving Royal Assent on 18th December 2025, the Employment Rights Act 2025 has marked a significant milestone in the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay. Over the coming months and years, the Act will be implemented in phases, introducing wide-ranging reforms to employment law. This article focuses on some of the key changes affecting […]
16th December 2025
Santa’s mission on Christmas Eve is a magical story told across the world throughout the festive period. However, we believe that Santa may need a new HR team. As much as the story is fictional, some of the issues Santa should have addressed are legitimate concerns that employers fail to address adequately on a day-to-day […]
25th November 2025
The maximum period for ACAS Early Conciliation is to soon double on 1st December 2025 from six weeks to twelve weeks under the Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. This is a considerable procedural shift that will impact both employees and employers. Before we delve into the implications of […]
29th October 2025
On October 23rd, four new consultations were launched concerning the Employment Rights Bill. One of the consultations will be on enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers. The introduction of the consultation highlights how, despite it being unlawful to discriminate against women because they are pregnant, this discrimination remains prevalent in workplaces. The […]
28th August 2025
Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic. Currently, there are nine protected characteristics contained in the Act, one of which is religion or belief. This protected characteristic covers religious beliefs as well as non-religious philosophical beliefs. Due to recent case law, the question has frequently […]
25th June 2025
When the Equality Act was introduced in 2010, the impact of menopause on the workforce received little attention. Over a decade of campaigning by awareness groups, government investment in initiatives such as the ‘Shattering the Silence’ campaign, and several high-profile menopause-related Employment Tribunal cases have brought menopause into the public’s attention. The impact It is increasingly recognised […]