Employment Law Blogs and Articles
Magara Law’s employment law blogs and articles space is a valuable resource packed with employment law updates, industry-leading information, and helpful tips to support employers and employees with employment law issues. Our employment law blogs and articles features great insights from specialist employment law solicitors who have been on the frontline of UK employment law for many years. So, if you’re looking for that extra bit of info or guidance, start here. Happy reading.
Women: Seen, But For All the Wrong Reasons!
In 2026, it should be uncontroversial to say that women belong at every level of the workplace....
AI Recruitment UK: Is it Legal for Employers to Use AI to Hire or Monitor Staff?
A dashboard decision at 8.30am It is Monday morning. An HR manager opens a recruitment...
Do I need a settlement agreement solicitor? Should I sign this agreement?
The email that lands just before close of play It is a familiar scenario. An employee finishes...
The Rise of “Micro-Bullying” and Why Tribunals Take it Seriously
Emma, a mid-level marketing manager, starts her day as usual. She greets her team only to be...
Northern Ireland Recognises Pregnancy Loss as Bereavement. England, Scotland, and Wales Must Follow Suit
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to recognise what many parents have known...
Reasonable Adjustments for Remote Workers: Meeting Legal Duties and Building an Inclusive Culture
When Nina’s arthritis flared, the commute vanished - but the pain did not. At home, the kitchen...
When “Banter” Becomes Unlawful Harassment: Lessons from a Recent Employment Tribunal Decision
Imagine arriving at work each day knowing that part of your identity will become the punchline...
Workplace Dignity and Gender Segregation: Lessons from the Darlington Nurses Tribunal Case
Early one morning before a hospital shift begins, a group of nurses arrive at work. They follow...
NDAs in Bullying and Harassment Cases: What’s Changing and What the Law Really Expects
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses still have legitimate uses in...
When Midlife Meets the Workplace: Menopause, Mental Health and What the Law Really Expects
Sarah had chaired meetings like this for years. She’s experienced, organised, and...
Bullied by the People You Manage? Upward Bullying, Legal Risk, and Your Rights at Work
You manage a team. You follow procedure. You raise concerns professionally. Yet every decision...
IVF Time Off Work: What UK Employees and Employers Need to Know
You’re at work when your phone pings. It’s the fertility clinic with another...
The FCA Crackdown on Bullying in Financial Services
Picture Sarah, a junior compliance analyst at a London asset management firm. Fresh out of...
No Less Favourable Treatment | Lessons from Thomas v Tindall Riley (EAT 2025)
Imagine you’re a seasoned professional offered an exciting new role with a £110,000 pay...
Race Discrimination at Work: A Practical Guide to Rights, Risks and Next Steps
Why this matters right now You’re called into another meeting. This time, you’re told your...
Maternity and Pregnancy Discrimination: A Wake‑Up Call for UK Employers
So, an employee has told you they’re pregnant. If you’re like many employers, your first...
Can You Claim Constructive Dismissal for Workplace Bullying?
For some, the working day begins with purpose and routine. For others, it begins with dread....
Volunteering, Employment Status, and the Equality Act 2010: What You Need to Know
The recent news articles involving Tom Boyd, a young man with autism who volunteered at...
When Silence isn’t Golden: Settlement Agreements and the Limits of Confidentiality around Sexual Harassment
It starts quietly. A comment brushed off. A hand that lingers. A message that crosses a...
Double Empathy Theory in the Workplace: Rethinking Neurodiversity and Communication
Every day, millions of conversations take place across UK workplaces - from quick morning...
The Hidden Toll of Miscarriage on Working Women’s Mental Health in the UK
Every day in the UK, an estimated 500 women experience a miscarriage - many of them while at...