Employment Law and Labour Law

The UK government has delayed key provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025, pushing back the requirement for employers to inform workers of their trade union rights from October 2026 to likely January 2027. Public sector outsourcing reforms have been removed from the implementation timeline entirely, though other October 2026 reforms remain on track.

The European Banking Authority has introduced comprehensive new guidelines governing third-party risk management for non-ICT services, fundamentally reshaping how financial institutions must structure and manage their vendor relationships. These guidelines mandate specific contractual provisions and impose strict timelines for compliance, with existing arrangements requiring alignment within two years for critical functions. Financial services entities must now navigate a more prescriptive regulatory framew

The Court of Appeal's decision in Burger v Wetherspoons reinforces established principles on vicarious liability and contractor independence. When a security guard employed by a contracted company assaulted a patron, the court examined whether the pub chain could be held liable for the contractor's employee's actions. The case offers critical insights into how businesses can maintain clear boundaries with contractors and effectively transfer risk through outsourcing arrangements.

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 introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law taking effect in October 2026, fundamentally altering how employers manage workplace disputes, union relations, and harassment prevention. From extended tribunal time limits to mandatory trade union workplace access, these reforms will reshape employer obligations and employee protections across nearly every aspect of the employment relationship.

The UK's fraud enforcement landscape is undergoing significant transformation as Jonathan Fisher KC's Independent Review proposes sweeping changes including new corporate criminal offences for digital platforms, anti-fraud levies, and whistleblower incentivisation schemes. Meanwhile, the SFO navigates increased operational intensity alongside the costly settlement of the ENRC litigation, while the FCA expands its Consumer Duty enforcement and the newly formed Fair Work Agency establishes its enforcement pri

Central government is proposing a six-month implementation window for public authorities to comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct requirements under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, commonly known as Hillsborough Law. With Royal Assent expected in late 2026 or early 2027, authorities face significant pressure to review existing codes, secure governance approvals, and embed cultural changes across their organizations. The question is whether this timeline is realistic given the scope of work requir

When a senior leader departs an organisation, the process carries far more complexity than a standard resignation, yet many companies manage these exits with surprisingly little rigour. From share options and restrictive covenants to client relationships and reputational risks, the stakes are high and the legal pitfalls numerous.

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.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law taking effect in October 2026, fundamentally altering how employers manage workplace disputes, union relations, and harassment prevention. From extended tribunal time limits to mandatory trade union workplace access, these reforms will reshape employer obligations and employee protections across nearly every aspect of the employment relationship.