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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

Reform Of The Qualifying Period For An Unfair Dismissal Claim – Day One Or Not Day One?

Since their election success, all eyes have been on Labour's proposed employment law reforms. One of the most far-reaching would be the proposed abolition of the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims.

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Rothera Bray

Is My Disability A Shield Against Performance Management?

Yes, because your employer must make allowances for the impact of your disability on your ability to do your job and in particular is legally obliged to make reasonable adjustments that will permit your full and effective participation in the workplace.

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didlaw

Employment Appeal Tribunal Grants Permanent Anonymity Order

In AYZ v BZA the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has granted a permanent anonymity order to a claimant in Employment Tribunal proceedings in accordance with section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992...

United Kingdom Employment

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Court Of Appeal Decision On Race Discrimination & The Respondent's Duty To Discharge The Burden Of Proof

In Leicester City Council v Parmar the Court of Appeal has confirmed that Mrs Parmar was directly discriminated against because of race.

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

Summary Of Employment Rights Bill Implementation

United Kingdom Employment

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Burness Paull

How Serious Does The Last Straw Have To Be When Claiming Constructive Dismissal?

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

Pensions Planner - Autumn 2025

United Kingdom Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

We're All Going On A Summer Holiday – What Do Employers Need To Know About Annual Leave Entitlements?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

You Snooze, You…Win? How Falling Asleep On The Job Led To £20k Compensation

United Kingdom Employment

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Herrington Carmichael

Balancing Risk And Reality: Using AI At Work

United Kingdom Employment

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Ius Laboris

Whistleblowing Protection: Disclosures To External Investigators

United Kingdom Employment

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Browne Jacobson

The Employment Rights Bill: Is It Here Yet?

United Kingdom Employment

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Browne Jacobson

Case Note: Hogan v Mac Energy Limited And Dias v Verite Trust Company

United Kingdom Employment

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Viberts

EAT Rules That Whistleblowing To External Investigator Was Protected

United Kingdom Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

(Mis)Conduct, Money & Reputation | Kortfuzi, Insider Trading & Money Laundering (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

The NHS And AI Scribes

United Kingdom Privacy

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Spencer West

Hidden Homelessness: Legal Guidance For 'Sofa-Surfers' (29 July 2025) (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Policy In Practice: Labour And Financial Services – Post-Mansion House Speech Reflections (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Macfarlanes LLP

In Conversation With Kevin Nash: The LCIA And The Future Of Institutional Arbitration (Podcast)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Merton-compliant Age Assessments: Social Worker Guidance

Age assessments can be complex, and differ case by case. This can present challenges for social workers in deciding whether a comprehensive assessment is necessary.

United Kingdom Employment

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Browne Jacobson

Too Hot To Work? What UK Law Says About Heatwaves And Workplaces (11 August 2025)

As temperatures soar across the UK, many workers are left wondering whether it's simply too hot to work. So, what does the law say about working in hot conditions?

United Kingdom Employment

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

From Contracts To Holiday Pay: Employment Law In Agriculture Explained

Farming is the backbone of British life, with around  70% of the UK's land used for agriculture in 2023. With such a massive footprint, it's no surprise that the industry faces unique...

United Kingdom Employment

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Rothera Bray

PRC: Judicial Rulings Recognise Mental Trauma Caused By Sexual Assault As A Work-Related Injury

In a recent case in Tianjin, a female employee suffered mental trauma after being sexually assaulted in the course of work. The court ruling recognised her condition as a work-related injury...

United Kingdom Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Employment Rights Bill: Further Significant Amendments But Will They Become Law?

United Kingdom Employment

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Browne Jacobson

Is Surveillance During Sick Leave Ever Justified?

United Kingdom Employment

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Herrington Carmichael

Geopolitical Disruption And The Future Of Work: What Does This Mean For Employers?

Worldwide Employment

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Ius Laboris

No Place At The (Pool) Table For Trans Women - Haynes v The English Blackball Pool Federation

United Kingdom Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Update On Progress Of Employment Rights Bill And Other Legislative Initiatives

United Kingdom Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Pensions Radar - August 2025

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

European Commission Fines Delivery Businesses £277m For Anticompetitive Non-poaching Agreements

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

July's Future Of Work Round-Up

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

"Finishing The Job": Pension Commission Launches Review Of State Pension Age

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

Neurodivergence, Discrimination Comparators, Privileged Documents In The Wrong Hands, And A News Round-up

United Kingdom Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

European Commission Fines Delivery Businesses £277m For Anticompetitive Non-poaching Agreements

The European Commission has imposed a record £277 million fine on two of the largest food delivery companies in Europe.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

July's Future Of Work Round-Up

Welcome to the July edition of the Future of Work Hub newsletter - a snapshot of the latest thinking on the changing world of work.

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

"Finishing The Job": Pension Commission Launches Review Of State Pension Age

On 21 July 2025, the UK Government announced it was reviving the 2002 – 2006 Pensions Commission to review pensions adequacy, looking at why tomorrow's pensioners are on track to be poorer than today's...

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

Neurodivergence, Discrimination Comparators, Privileged Documents In The Wrong Hands, And A News Round-up

Our employment law update for July covers cases about legal principles tribunals must consider when analysing the ‘substantial adverse...

United Kingdom Employment

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Using An Umbrella Company? Payroll Tax Responsibilities Clarified

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

UK Pensions: What's New This Week? July 28, 2025

Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions.

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

Creating Safe And Compliant Workplaces: Obligations For Employers In The UK

Despite having a robust legal framework in place, the United Kingdom (UK) continues to evolve its approach to workplace safety.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Top Tips When Handling Global Mobility Matters (Podcast)

Amy Nevins and David Lyons discuss their five top tips for HR professionals handling global mobility matters – from the key legal risks that may arise when employees work abroad to how you can support...

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

UK Pensions: Joint DB And DC Trustee Agenda—August 2025

Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings...

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

UK Pensions: DC Trustee Agenda Update—August 2025

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

Home And Away: The Realities Of Remote Working

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

New UK Immigration Changes: What Employers And Sponsored Workers Need To Know

United Kingdom Immigration

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Square One

Mastering The UK Spouse Visa Income Rules [2025 Update]

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

The Employment Rights Bill: The Latest For The Hospitality And Leisure Sector

United Kingdom Employment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

UK Hospitality Industry Faces Severe Pain In Light Of Recent Employment Regulatory Changes

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

In The Pipeline - July 2025

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Pay Attention Episode 14: Five Big Problems, One Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Coldplay Affair – What If It Happened In The UK?

United Kingdom Employment

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Herrington Carmichael

Restrictions, Digitisation, And Wage Levels: Proposed Changes To The UK Immigration System Begin

United Kingdom Employment

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Mayer Brown

Government Begins Wide Ranging Review Of Parental Leave Rights And Update To Bereavement Leave And Pay

United Kingdom Employment

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Fair Redundancy Requires Reasonable Efforts To Identify Alternative Employment For At Risk Employee

United Kingdom Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

An End To Gagging Clauses?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

In House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 19 – Employment Tribunal Trends And The Employment Rights Bill (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Employment: To The Point

European Union Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

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The Fair Work Agency: Plans For State Enforcement Of Employment Rights (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Understanding The Employment Rights Bill: A New Era For Employers, Employees And Workers (Video)

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Are You Ready For 2025? (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

Conduct Right To Work Checks Using IDVT (Video)

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Latitude Law

Watch Again | Employment Law Update | 18th July (Video)

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Bates Wells

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