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Watch Our Webinar On October 2026 Right To Work Liability Changes (Video)
UK right to work checks are undergoing their biggest transformation since 2008, expanding to cover gig workers, subcontractors, and online platforms while introducing extended liability across supply chains. With civil penalties reaching £60,000 per illegal worker and potential criminal charges, organisations must understand the new compliance requirements taking effect on 1 October 2026. This webinar breaks down the critical changes and provides practical guidance on building statutory defences before
United Kingdom Employment
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Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law
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UK Government Publishes Details Of Trade Union Rights Of Access To Workplaces
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a groundbreaking statutory right enabling trade unions to access workplaces—both physically and digitally—for organizing, recruiting, and collective bargaining purposes. With implementation set for October 2026, unions will be able to request access without demonstrating existing membership levels, while employers face tight response deadlines and potential penalties up to £500,000 for non-compliance.
United Kingdom Employment
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Littler - Canada
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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Confirms Market Forces Can Justify Equal Pay Differences
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has issued crucial guidance on when market forces and recruitment pressures can justify pay disparities between employees performing equal work. In Next Retail Ltd v Thandi, the EAT clarified the boundaries of the material factor defence in equal pay claims, examining when operational requirements and distinct labour markets may legitimately support different pay rates.
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Littler - Canada
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Management Incentive Plans For Insurance MGAs (Podcast)
Skadden attorneys Sebastian Barling, George Gray and Katie Barnes discuss management incentive plans (MIPs) for managing general agents (MGAs) in the U.K. insurance sector. The conversation covers common MIP structures like growth shares and phantom equity, regulatory frameworks, and how to align management interests with sponsor objectives through equity-based compensation.
United Kingdom Employment
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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Watch Our Webinar On October 2026 Right To Work Liability Changes (Video)
UK right to work checks are undergoing their biggest transformation since 2008, expanding to cover gig workers, subcontractors, and online platforms while introducing extended liability across supply chains. With civil penalties reaching £60,000 per illegal worker and potential criminal charges, organisations must understand the new compliance requirements taking effect on 1 October 2026. This webinar breaks down the critical changes and provides practical guidance on building statutory defences before
United Kingdom Employment
VG
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law
Article
UK Government Publishes Details Of Trade Union Rights Of Access To Workplaces
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a groundbreaking statutory right enabling trade unions to access workplaces—both physically and digitally—for organizing, recruiting, and collective bargaining purposes. With implementation set for October 2026, unions will be able to request access without demonstrating existing membership levels, while employers face tight response deadlines and potential penalties up to £500,000 for non-compliance.
United Kingdom Employment
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Littler - Canada
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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Confirms Market Forces Can Justify Equal Pay Differences
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has issued crucial guidance on when market forces and recruitment pressures can justify pay disparities between employees performing equal work. In Next Retail Ltd v Thandi, the EAT clarified the boundaries of the material factor defence in equal pay claims, examining when operational requirements and distinct labour markets may legitimately support different pay rates.
United Kingdom Employment
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Littler - Canada
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Employment Case Law Update | Autumn 2026 – Unfair Dismissal, Equal Pay And Discrimination
Recent UK employment law decisions have reshaped how employers must approach part-time worker protection, philosophical belief discrimination, freedom of speech in academic settings, and equal pay claims. These landmark cases establish new precedents for workplace policies, disciplinary procedures, and compensation structures that could significantly impact organizational practices.
United Kingdom Employment
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Shakespeare Martineau
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Employment Tribunal Time Limits Double: What Does The New Six-Month Limitation Period Mean For Employers And Employees?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has doubled the limitation period for Employment Tribunal claims from three months to six months, effective October 1, 2026. This procedural change affects unfair dismissal, discrimination, and wage deduction claims, fundamentally altering the litigation landscape for both employers and employees. Understanding the practical implications of this extended timeframe is crucial for managing workplace disputes and evidence retention.
United Kingdom Employment
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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
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