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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.
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NI Tribunal Dismisses First Gender Critical Belief Discrimination Claim
The Fair Employment Tribunal in Belfast has issued its first ruling on discrimination and harassment claims involving gender critical beliefs as a form of political opinion. While the claimant was unsuccessful, this landmark decision provides crucial early guidance for Northern Ireland employers navigating the complex intersection of gender critical beliefs and workplace discrimination law.
United Kingdom Employment
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Lewis Silkin
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Government Consults On Proposed Reform Of Pay Discrimination Law, Including Pay Transparency Measures, Enhanced Enforcement And A New 'Reasonable Steps' Duty On Outsourcing
Following a Call for Evidence last year, the Government has now published a consultation until 27 October 2026 on proposals to reform pay discrimination law. Phase one of the proposed reforms comprises changes to the current equal pay law and enforcement framework.
United Kingdom Employment
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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The UK Government Responds To Consultation On Trade Union Access Rights
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant new rights for trade unions to access UK workplaces, affecting all employers with 21 or more workers. With implementation set for October 2026, the Government has published updated statutory codes of practice following consultation feedback, clarifying how access requests should be made, negotiated, and implemented. Employers should prepare for these changes as the Government aims to facilitate increased union membership and activity across UK workplaces
United Kingdom Employment
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Withers LLP
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The UK Government Consults On Enforcement Of Statutory Holiday Pay By New Fair Work Agency
The UK government has launched a consultation on how the Fair Work Agency will enforce statutory holiday pay compliance from 2027, proposing a supportive approach that prioritizes employer guidance over immediate penalties. The consultation explores critical questions around enforcement scope, penalty structures, and whether to focus resources on protecting lower-paid and vulnerable workers through targeted compliance measures.
United Kingdom Employment
WL
Withers LLP
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EU Social Security Shake-up: What Changes For Employers?
The European Parliament has approved sweeping changes to EU social security coordination rules that will require A1 certificates for nearly all cross-border working arrangements lasting more than three consecutive days within a 30-day period. This fundamental shift eliminates the practical interpretations many employers currently rely on, creating new compliance challenges for organizations with employees working across EU borders.
United Kingdom Employment
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Lewis Silkin
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Contract of Employment

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The UK Government Responds To Consultation On Trade Union Access Rights
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant new rights for trade unions to access UK workplaces, affecting all employers with 21 or more workers. With implementation set for October 2026, the Government has published updated statutory codes of practice following consultation feedback, clarifying how access requests should be made, negotiated, and implemented. Employers should prepare for these changes as the Government aims to facilitate increased union membership and activity across UK workplaces
United Kingdom Employment
WL
Withers LLP
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Revised ERA 2025 Confirms That 'Fire And Rehire' Restrictions Are Likely To Take Effect On 1 January 2027
The UK Government has published plans to implement significant restrictions on 'fire and rehire' practices under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with measures expected to take effect on 1 January 2027. These changes will make it automatically unfair to dismiss employees who refuse certain contract variations related to pay, hours, holiday and pension, fundamentally altering employers' ability to force through contractual amendments.
United Kingdom Employment
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Withers LLP
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What’s In The Employment Rights Act?
The Employment Rights Act introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law, from reducing unfair dismissal qualifying periods to strengthening trade union rights and banning exploitative practices. This comprehensive dashboard breaks down each reform by topic, clarifying current legal positions and what they will become under the Act. With implementation dates ranging from April 2026 through 2027, employers face a transformative period requiring careful preparation across multiple areas of workforce managem
United Kingdom Employment
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Lewis Silkin
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The Employment Rights Act 2025 And Fixed Term Contracts
The UK government's plan to remove the cap on unfair dismissal compensation and reduce the qualifying period from two years to six months will fundamentally reshape how employers use fixed-term contracts. These changes, effective January 2027, mean that employees on fixed-term contracts of six months or more will gain significant new protections, requiring employers to identify fair reasons and follow proper procedures when contracts expire without renewal.
United Kingdom Employment
LS
Lewis Silkin
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Duncan Lewis Launches Free Employment Law Video Series (30 June 2026)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors unveils a comprehensive video series addressing critical employment law matters, from grievance procedures and whistleblowing protections to discrimination claims and settlement negotiations. Each video breaks down complex legal rights and workplace protections into practical guidance for employees navigating challenging situations. The series covers upcoming legislative changes and provides actionable steps for workers facing unfair treatment, redundancy, or dismissal.
United Kingdom Employment
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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors
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Increase In Collective Redundancy Protective Award And Consultation On Thresholds For Obligations
The UK government has significantly increased penalties for employers who fail to comply with collective redundancy consultation requirements, doubling the maximum protective award from 90 to 180 days' gross pay. Additionally, new legislation will introduce an organisation-wide trigger for collective redundancy obligations, fundamentally changing how multi-site employers must track and manage redundancy proposals across their operations.
United Kingdom Employment
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Winston Taylor
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