Employment Law and Labour Law

Sally and David discuss the Next EAT equal pay appeal decision and what you need to be doing now to prepare for the extension of Employment Tribunal time limits from 1 October 2026. This episode provides essential practical takeaways for in-house employment lawyers navigating these critical developments.

As organisations transition from AI experimentation to implementation, leadership and culture emerge as critical determinants of success. This analysis explores how effective AI transformation depends on clear organisational intent, psychological safety, deliberate work redesign, and the preservation of distinctly human capabilities alongside technological advancement.

Trade unions in the UK can now conduct statutory ballots using electronic, hybrid, and workplace voting methods, marking a significant shift from traditional postal-only ballots.

Meeting a divorce lawyer for the first time can feel daunting. You may not know what information you need, what questions you should ask, or even where to start.

The High Court has ruled on limitation periods for pension transfer compensation claims, determining when the clock starts for FSCS claims. Meanwhile, the Pensions Dashboards Programme releases new guidance for direct connectors and updates standards for benefit illustrations and scheme transfers.

The UK pensions landscape is evolving with two significant developments: the October 2026 deadline for pension schemes to connect to the pensions dashboards ecosystem, and proposed reforms enabling defined...

Recent research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress reveals a stark correlation between A&E overcrowding and patient mortality rates, with every 10% increase in occupancy linked...

A trainee solicitor shares her journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis at age 28 and explores how neurodiversity can be both a challenge and an asset in legal practice. Through personal experience, she examines common misconceptions about ADHD in professional women and demonstrates how traits like hyperfocus and curiosity translate into workplace strengths.

Almost a year after Awaab's Law came into force, social housing landlords are grappling with the practical challenges of implementing strict statutory timescales for addressing serious hazards like damp and mould.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will fundamentally reshape how UK employers approach contractual changes, introducing automatic unfair dismissal protections for core terms like pay, hours, and holiday entitlement. With narrow exceptions limited to severe financial distress, organisations must now prioritise employee agreement over dismissal and re-engagement, requiring HR teams to audit contracts, review restructuring procedures, and develop new strategies before the January 2027 implementation date.

The Employment Rights Act, passed in December 2025, introduces sweeping reforms to UK employment law that will fundamentally reshape workplace rights and obligations. From reduced unfair dismissal qualifying periods to restrictions on fire and rehire practices, stronger harassment protections, and enhanced trade union rights, these changes are being phased in over time with implementation dates stretching into 2027 and beyond.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 will double the time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims from three months to six months, effective October 1, 2026. This significant change will impact how employers manage HR processes, document retention, and dispute resolution strategies.