Sexual Harassment: One year on
The duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment came into force on 26 October 2024 and so, just over a year on, we take a look at the impact this has made. This duty will soon…
Unfair Dismissal will NOT be a Day One Right
The Employment Rights Bill has now passed and the government’s controversial proposal to make Unfair Dismissal a Day One Right has been abandoned. At present, an employee requires two-years’ service (the qualifying period) before being eligible to bring a claim…
ACAS Early Conciliation period increased
ACAS early conciliation is a legal process whereby an independent conciliator tries to resolve workplace disputes between employees and employers, before the employee issues a full claim in the employment tribunal. If no settlement is reached during the Early Conciliation…
New National Minimum Wage rates
The Autumn Budget saw the announcement of the National Minimum Wage rates from April 2026, and these are: National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) to increase by 4.1%to £12.71 per hour; National Minimum Wage for those aged…
Unfair Dismissal upheld despite calling managers d***heads
The case of Ms K Herbert v Main Group Services Ltd centres around a claim brought by Ms Herbert against her former employer for unfair dismissal. This case made the headlines after it was reported that Ms Herbert was dismissed…
Government publishes a raft of Consultations ahead of changes to the Employment...
Ahead of the forthcoming amendments to the Employment Rights Bill taking effect, the Government have published a number of Consultation papers to gather stakeholder views. Below, we take a closer look at these Consultation Papers and provide links for those who…
Could failing to provide transcripts of an investigation meeting cause a...
The case of Alom v Financial Conduct Authority, centres around the Claimant’s dismissal, following allegations and a disciplinary investigation, that he stalked a colleague and sent an harassing anonymous email to the same colleague. A colleague of Mr Alom raised…
Football Teams: A lawful reason for rejection from a job?
In a recent case that has hit the headlines, Kalina v Digitas LBI Ltd, an employment judge has stated that rejecting a job applicant because they support a rival football team, to the existing staff, can in some circumstances, be…
Moorcrofts retains top-tier rankings as a leading law firm in the south east
Leading law firm Moorcrofts continues to be recognised for its strong performance in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings. The firm has maintained its position as a Tier 1 powerhouse for Corporate and Commercial services in the South East (Beds,…
Are you clear on the interpretation of gender reassignment rights under the...
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers [2025], the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is revising its guidance on single-sex and separate services. On 27 August 2025, the EHRC announced…
Is the Government backtracking on the Fire & Rehire ban?
As things currently stand, UK employers who wish to change the terms of an employee’s contract, for example, altering working hours, can do so by terminating the existing contract and offering re-employment under new terms. This practice, commonly referred to…
Parental leave and pay under review
The UK government has launched a wide-ranging review of parental leave and pay, acknowledging what many working families have long known: the current system often fails to meet the realities of modern life. In comments reported by The Guardian this…