Adam Forder
We are sad to announce to all our clients and contacts, that our friend and colleague Adam Forder sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Thursday 19th June 2025. He was greatly respected by all who knew him, and he will…
Key employment law trends to watch for in 2025
As we step into 2025, significant changes in UK employment law are on the horizon, largely driven by the Employment Rights Bill. As usual there will be national minimum wage increases from 1 April 2025 and an increase to family…
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment and what it means for Christmas party...
The festive season is upon us, and with it, comes the annual workplace Christmas party – a time to celebrate, relax, and connect with colleagues. However, with the introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act 2023, employers…
Court of Appeal rules no general consultation needed for individual
The Court of Appeal recently overturned an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision, clarifying that employers are not required to carry out general workforce consultation for an individual redundancy dismissal to be fair. This ruling restores practical clarity for employers, particularly…
Menopause in the Workplace – Employers left to fend for themselves?
The Government recently published its response to the report from the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee on menopause in the workplace. The report itself, recognised the increasing importance of how employers should support employees with menopause symptoms. The...
Moorcrofts charity ‘Night at the Races’ raises over £2000 for
On Thursday 29 September 2022, Moorcrofts hosted a ‘Night at the Races’ at Marlow Rowing Club in aid of its charity partner, SpecialEffect. The money raised from ticket sales and throughout the evening, which saw £1 bets being made on...
OpenChain UK Work Group Meeting Announced
The next meeting of the OpenChain UK Work Group has now been announced. Date: Thursday 13 October Time: 11:00 - 13:00 Venue: Both virtual and physical (Beck Greener, London) The keynote speaker for the event will be Liz Rice, Chief Open...
Queen Elizabeth ll
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth ll. After reigning for 70 years, Queen Elizabeth ll, the UK's longest-serving monarch was a cherished sovereign who provided stability and strength. Our condolences are...
Saddle up for Moorcrofts’ Charity Night at the Races
Take to your starting gates and join Moorcrofts’ ‘Night at the Races’ in aid of its charity of the Year, SpecialEffect. SpecialEffect is a charity that puts fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities by...
Menopause and the Workplace
Several months after our earlier blog on the Equalities Commissions’ inquiry into workplace issues surrounding the menopause, the government has now given its response to a report, by an independent taskforce, published in November 2021. The report contained recommendations aimed...
The 2022 OpenChain industry survey is now open
The OpenChain Project has launched an industry survey to gather clear and accurate data on the global status of corporate engagement and management of open source. The survey considers this from a "strategy" perspective rather than a "development" perspective, with the...