The Employment Rights Act has driven huge change in employment law this year already, but is your organisation clear on what should have been done by now? We’ve collated this handy check list to help you on your way. Employment Rights Act – updates to Employment Contracts Probation Review probationary periods and processes in preparation … Read more
Written by Ann-Marie Pugh, Solicitor More than 20 years ago I used to prepare articles and press releases and speak on the radio and TV about the HR issues arising from social events, particularly around the December holiday season. After 30 years of practising in employment law I’m amazed that I still get asked to … Read more
Written by Amaya Corcuera, Solicitor There has been a noticeable shift in the Employment Tribunal over recent years, and it is not just the length of the waiting list. The rise of artificial intelligence is changing the way claimants bring their claims, and not always for the better. More claims, greater complexity AI tools have … Read more
We’re looking for a qualified Employment Law Solicitor to join our growing team. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a firm that will support and challenge you in equal measure, then this could be the role for you! Job title – Employment Law Solicitor (1+PQE) Job type – Full time / … Read more
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced a significant new provision (that amends the ERA 1996) aimed at curbing the misuse of confidentiality clauses in the context of workplace harassment and discrimination. Any clause in an agreement which seeks to prevent a worker from making allegations or disclosures relating to harassment or discrimination will be … Read more
Independent investigation into a grievance allegation The situation A charity employee had made complaints about a member of the Board of Trustees, alleging the individual had been influenced by a third party leading to mismanagement of the charity. The employee lodging the grievance believed these actions were a breach of trust (and their contract). Prior … Read more
What employers should know Awareness and understanding of the menopause in general society is improving all the time, but are employers really up to speed on how this could be affecting their team members and what they could be doing to support them? Employment tribunals relating to menopause have risen significantly over the last two … Read more
Brand new amendments proposed to the ERB More updates from the government last week on the Employment Rights Bill, this time including some new amendments not previously known! All are currently still at proposal stage and subject to the usual process of review. Here’s a brief overview of the most important new amendments proposed: Proposed … Read more
ERB implementation roadmap now published Earlier this week the government published an update on the phased approach to implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB). We’ve been waiting for clarity on the rollout of these changes for a while, and it seems that some are due a lot later than first anticipated, giving businesses a bit … Read more
An impartial investigation into a sexual harassment allegation The situation A junior female employee had made allegations of sexual harassment against her male senior manager, and in a scenario like this one it can be difficult to ask a colleague to make judgement on their peer, which is why the organisation requested our help. It’s … Read more