On 11 May 2026, the Fair Work Agency (FWA) published an independent report, Working Lives: the scale and nature of labour market non-compliance and other work-based harms in the UK. The report is based on research commissioned by the former…
A recent employment law case (London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Sodola) highlights that not all workplace delays or poor treatment amount to racial discrimination. Sodola, a black African employee of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, applied for a…
All businesses need somewhere to operate from, whether that is a room in your home, a serviced office, an industrial unit or a retail shop. Whilst some people might purchase the premises most businesses initially look to rent their business…
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 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…
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…
