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…

On 26 October 2024, a new section was inserted into the Equality Act as the Worker Protection Act 2023 came into force. The new Section 40A imposes a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to…

Modern Slavery Act: A Call for Reform and What UK Employers Should Expect. The UK's Modern Slavery Act 2015 was a pioneering piece of legislation aimed at tackling the issue of modern slavery, which continues to affect…

UK Real Living Wage Increases to £12.60 – What Employers Need to Know. This month, the Living Wage Foundation announced an uplift to the UK Real Living Wage, increasing it to £12.60…

Employment Rights Bill: In Depth Series – Zero Hours Contracts
 The UK government’s newly published Employment Rights…

Consultation is at the heart of any fair redundancy process. Where that redundancy process could see the dismissal of 20 or more employees ‘at one…

It’s time to have your say on the Employment Rights Bill. We have seen the initial headlines, and there has been much commentary and thought. However, it is time for you to put your thoughts to…

The worst kept secret in employment law is out, the Government has now formally announced the publication of the Employment Rights Bill. After setting themselves the target of 100 days...

On 26 October, a new section will be inserted into the Equality Act as the Worker Protection Act 2023 comes into force. The new Section 40A imposes a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent...

Labour’s self-imposed 100 day time limit means that their draft Employment Bill should be laid before Parliament by 12 October 2024. It is anticipated that the draft Bill will, amongst other things, address...

A significant Supreme Court decision has provided clarity on the ever-developing issue of determining employment status...

There has been a lot of coverage recently of the administrative worker who was dismissed when she accidentally emailed a customer calling them a...

Despite the recent change in Government, the changes to the way tips, gratuities, and service charges are handled in the workplace will still come into effect on...

We know that, as a small or medium sized employer, you won’t necessarily have the time or the skills to deal with employment law issues. But we also know that your employees...

The recent victory of NEXT employees in their equal pay claim serves as a potent reminder of ongoing battles surrounding pay inequality in the UK. This landmark case underscores the continued relevance of equal pay...

The Labour Party has promised to introduce a "right to switch off" for UK workers due to growing concerns about work-life balance. But what exactly...

In a previous newsletter we covered the introduction of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 which was introduced by the previous Conservative Government...

When economic conditions are more challenging, it is understandable that businesses are forced to explore cutbacks...

Recent developments have kept higher education in the headlines, focusing on freedom of speech and protecting students from alarming sexual harassment statistics...

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has continued their annual “naming and shaming” of organisations who have failed to publish their gender pay gap reports in 2024. This year, six have been highlighted…