April 2026 Employment Law Changes
April 2026 marks one of the most significant waves of UK employment law reform in recent years, driven largely by the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025. For employer
Collective Redundancy Reform: What Employers and HR Need to Know
The Government has launched a consultation under the Employment Rights Act 2025 which could materially reshape how employers approach larger-scale redundancy exercises. Currently,
Justifying in indirect discrimination claims
Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EAT 32 is the second Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in a long-running indirect sex discrimination and
Hutchinson and others v County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Case Update The recent decision in the case of Hutchinson and others v County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, brings into focus the importance of balancing employee ri
Employment Rights Act of 2025: Key changes and timeline
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law in over a decade, introducing wide-ranging changes to workers’ protections and employ
Employment Law Updates 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Significant changes to UK employment law are now on the horizon, with reforms taking effect from 2026 onwards. The Employment Rights Act 2025 signals a clear shift in how employers
Avoid Costly HR Mistakes in 2026: A Guide for Employers
For the HR Department, the start of the year can feel like the alarm you forgot to cancel on a Sunday: while others get to stay in bed and stretch, your year starts with a sudden a
Settlement Agreement Checklist for Employees
A Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee that solidifies the terms under which a dispute or employment relationship is terminated. B
Updating Your Settlement Agreement Templates for 2025 Legal Changes
Driven by this year’s changes brought about by the Employment Rights Bill, the landscape for settlement agreements is shifting as forthcoming updates could mean that precedent ag
Thinking About a Settlement Agreement?
A settlement agreement can appeal to both employees and employers. However, for employers, it can provide a clean, claim-free legal resolution; but if missing key details can expos
