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,
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
Employment Law when buying an insolvent business
It has been reported that Claire’s is due to call in administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. When a company becomes insolvent, one op
Unpaid wages
The EAT’s decision in the recent case of Brake Bros Ltd v Hudek [2025] EAT 53 has provided some insight into unpaid wages claims in the context of overtime work. Case summary
