Neuroinclusion at work: what employers need to know about the new government report on neurodiversity
While discussions around supporting neurodivergent people in the workplace have often started with looking at a person’s
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Right to work: Are contractors being asked to go beyond the law?
The Home Office’s new right to work (RTW) requirements are creating another potential risk for the construction supply
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Delay to new duty to inform workers of trade union rights (January 2027)
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the ‘Act’) introduces major changes to trade union law in the UK. Amongst these changes
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New right to work rules: what Scottish businesses need to know from 1 October 2026
Scottish businesses should review how they check a person’s right to work in the UK, as the Home Office Right to Work
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When is repayment of training costs an unlawful restraint on trade?
Although the restraint on trade in employment matters is normally restricted to post-employment restrictions, in July
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Latest Employment Tribunal Statistics – emerging patterns
On the 11th June 2026, the UK Ministry of Justice published its annual tribunal statistics for 2025/26, highlighting a
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Employment Rights Act 2025 – Changes to raising claims for unfair dismissal (January 2027)
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced a whole new host of changes to employment law, and those changes are
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Employment Rights Act 2025 – All reasonable steps and third-party harassment (October 2026)
A further reminder that the new duties around the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace will also be coming
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Employment Rights Act 2025 – Strengthening Trade Union Rights (October 2026)
From the 30th October 2026, trade unions and their members will have more protection in the workplace under the
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Can Employees Work Remotely Abroad? A Guide for UK Employers
Can employees work remotely abroad for a UK employer?
Remote working of one kind or another has become a common feature
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Unpaid Internships
Whilst internships have always been common in particular sectors, such as fashion, beauty and journalism, one of the
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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