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This case highlights how a redundancy consultation tribunal decision can shape expectations around fairness, selection and decison-making in practice. The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Micro Focus Ltd v Mildenhall provides a clear illustration of how early decision-making, redundancy pooling…
The Employment Rights Bill has now passed through Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent. Once that final constitutional step is completed, it will become law, marking one of the most significant reforms of UK employment legislation in a generation. Much…
Every December, offices, workshops and Zoom screens start to buzz with talk of the Christmas party. It’s the time to celebrate the year’s achievements, thank their people for another year of hard work and let the team unwind. But while…
Do smaller employers need anything other than off-the-shelf templates for their HR contracts and policies? When this question is asked, I think back to a client I worked with some years back. They were a small plumbing business with a…
Menopause is now firmly part of the workplace conversation. October is Menopause Awareness Month. The conversation has moved on from awareness alone. It now includes legal accountability, business risk, and credible action. The increase in UK menopause tribunal cases is…
Neurodiversity in the workplace attracts increasing attention, with conditions such as ADHD and dyslexia more frequently cited in Employment Tribunal claims under the Equality Act 2010. These claims highlight employers’ legal duties — particularly around making reasonable adjustments and avoiding…
Disability discrimination claims can be complex, particularly when workplace behaviour is in the spotlight. The case of McQueen v General Optical Council [2023] EAT 36 is a useful example of disability discrimination claim under Section 15. It reminds employers that…
AECOM Ltd v Mallon: Lessons on Disability Discrimination and Recruitment for UK Employers Recruitment is often the first real test of an employer’s commitment to inclusion. The case of AECOM Ltd v Mallon [2023] EAT 104 shows how a seemingly…
Employment law in the UK is on the brink of its biggest transformation in decades. The upcoming Employment Rights Bill outlines a phased roadmap for reform, widely referred to as the Employment Rights Bill roadmap, with changes rolling out from…
Earlier this month, the Employment Rights Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons and is now scheduled for its second reading in the House of Lords on 27 March 2025. This marks a significant step towards strengthening…
With the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 set to take effect on 26th October 2024, businesses should prepare for a change in how workplace harassment, especially sexual harassment, is addressed. This new law strengthens…
Picture this: you have just found out you are expecting a child. Excitement quickly blends with anxiety as questions flood your mind. When should you inform your employer? Will you receive the support you need? How will you balance work…
The UK has experienced an unprecedented influx of immigrants since the onset of the pandemic. The most recent estimates, up to June 2023, reveal a surge in net migration, reaching 672,000—marking a significant uptick from pre-pandemic levels. In December 2023,…
2023 has witnessed several reforms in employment law. Let us take a concise look at the notable changes that have unfolded throughout the year. Last updated: 21 Dec 2023 Private Members Bill – Family Friendly employment law rights Three…
Holiday pay calculation and entitlement for workers on variable hours have created issues for employers, payroll and HR for some time now. The government has published its response to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law. This also…
The Worker Protection Bill is set to become law in October 2024. On 26 October 2023, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 received Royal Assent. The Bill makes a provision in relation to the duties of…
The Flexible Working Bill passes the third reading (14 July). It now waits for the final stage of Royal Assent when the bill will become an Act. The Flexible Working Bill also known as the Employment Relations Bill aims to…
