February marks the start of LGBT+ History Month in the UK, a time dedicated to celebrating the contributions of…

Today, 28 January, marks Data Protection Day, an annual opportunity to reflect on the importance of safeguarding…

As businesses should already be aware, the government has proposed to introduce a new Bill on pay gap reporting and equal pay rights in relation to race…

Neonatal Care Leave and Pay to Take Effect from April 2025. The UK Government has confirmed that the new statutory right to neonatal…

Large and medium-sized employers engaging independent contractors through personal service companies (PSCs) are likely well-acquainted with the off-payroll working rules (commonly known as IR35)…

In an interesting but concerning recent study by Zurich which polled 1000 neurodiverse adults, it was found that 63% of workers with neurodiversity considered it to be viewed as a ‘red flag’ by employers…

Ms Zoe Kitching was employed as a cleaner to work full-time on the Lancaster Suite (theSuite) at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. She was line managed…

‘Blue Monday’, commonly known as the most depressing day of the year, is said to fall on the third Monday of the month of January. Whilst not a scientifically accurate concept, the notion of Blue Monday…

As we step into the New Year, HR professionals are preparing their strategic priorities. To help guide your planning, we’ve outlined a recap of last year’s key legal changes…

In Kaler v Insights ESC Ltd [2024] EAT 195 the EAT held that an employment tribunal was entitled to refuse a request from an autistic litigant in person for the hearing to be postponed…

As of 20 January 2025, Tribunals will have the power to increase compensation in “fire and rehire” cases by up to 25%. The new powers, related to failing to adhere to…

In the case of Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire, the Employment Appeal Tribunal was invited to consider whether comments about an employee’s accent which are not motivated by race…

A key part of many of our festive plans will be the work Christmas ‘do’; a time to reward staff and acknowledge the year’s successes!However, without killing the festive vibe, it is important for management to spend time, pre-party…

The Employment Rights Bill has reached an important milestone at the committee stage in the House of Commons, with key amendments reshaping its provisions…

A recent Employment Tribunal decision in Fairbanks v Change Grow Live has clarified that a belief in Brexit—support for the UK’s departure from the European Union—does not constitute a…

The Employment Rights Bill, heralded as a landmark reform for the workplace, is set to bring significant changes to employment law in the UK. While much of the focus has been on…

In recent years, the gig economy has transformed the way services are delivered, from food delivery to ride-hailing apps. However, this shift has sparked significant legal debate about the…

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. The theme for this year is "Amplifying the leadership of persons…

As employers should already be aware, as of 26 October 2024, employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including prevention…

Immigration pitfalls hidden in M&A transactions. As a specialist immigration solicitor with over 23 years of experience navigating the intricacies of UK immigration law, I have seen immigration law go from a niche…