Unpaid Internships
Whilst internships have always been common in particular sectors, such as fashion, beauty and journalism, one of the
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Thorntons' Employment Law team
Thorntons’ Employment Law team provide expert advice to employers on the fast-moving and complex area of employment law. Our team of specialist lawyers are on hand for each situation, working with you to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Employment Law News and Insights
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The Employment Rights Act 2025: Gender Equality Action Plans
The UK Government is soon to introduce a new change as to how large employers report on gender equality. This is being
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How April 2026 Will Hit Employer Budgets
While the impending changes of the Employment Rights Act 2025 are at the forefront of most employers’ minds, the new
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) v Groom – Employment Status of Volunteers
This case considered whether volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) should be treated as workers within the meaning
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NDAs and gagging clauses in settlement agreements – what does the future hold?
Non-disclosure agreements, or gagging clauses, have come under real scrutiny since the #MeToo movement in 2017, the
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The Employment Rights Act 2025: Is This the End of Fire-and-Rehire?
Dismissal and re-engagement, commonly known as ‘fire and rehire’, occurs when an employer terminates an employee’s
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Major Trade Union Changes Coming (Very) Soon
Big changes are on the horizon for trade unions. From 18 February 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) will
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PAINS or GAINS - the use of AI in the workplace
As employer costs continue to rise, businesses are on the lookout for ways to reduce their bills. AI can deliver great
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Getting your house in order: Taking advantage of the calm before the storm in 2026
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) means that the next 24 months are going to be a busy time for employment lawyers and HR
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Snowed in? What employers should do when the weather outside is frightful
It’s that time of year again – winter! When the weather can be unpredictable and the inevitable panic when the forecast
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Rockin’ around the Riskmas tree: the Christmas party and tips for employers
The office Christmas party is a festive highlight for many, however, an evening instigated by Noddy Holder’s iconic roar
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Employment Rights Bill Series – Bereavement Leave
In this latest article in our series on the Employment Rights Bill, we outline the newly proposed statutory protections