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
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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