New process for managing flexible working requests – draft Code published
Changes to the way in which employers handle flexible working requests are being introduced under the Employment Rights…
A new extended right to bereavement leave – the Government’s response
The Government has published its response to consultation on bereavement leave, confirming details of eligibility, when…
New liability for third party harassment – what do employers need to know?
On 30 October 2026, new provisions will come into effect reintroducing liability for employers for harassment of…
Failure to make reasonable adjustments – who can be liable?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal considers whether an individual can be personally liable for a failure to make…
New obligation to provide employees with a statement of trade union rights
The Government has published its response to consultation on how the new obligation to provide employees with a…
WhatsApp, union activities and unfair dismissal
Was an employee unfairly dismissed for grounds related to union activities after posting messages in a WhatsApp group?
Updated ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
ACAS has launched consultation on an updated Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, which was last…
A new right for employees – data protection complaints
Employees have a new right to complain to their employers about breaches of data protection legislation
The right to be accompanied – when does it apply?
Is an employee’s right to be accompanied to a hearing conditional on them making a request to be accompanied?
Employment Rights Act 2025 – updated implementation timeline published
Keep up to date with the timeline of when key changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 are coming into force