Employment Law Blogs and Articles
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The Equality Act 2010: A Critical Look at its Impact on UK Workplaces
A Comprehensive Summary from "The Equality Act Isn't Working" Report From Your UK Employment...
What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a document which sets out the terms and conditions agreed by the two...
My employer isn’t paying me correctly. What can I do?
Your employer should pay you on time (your agreed pay day) for work you’ve done. You can...
How should employers deal with unauthorised absence?
Unauthorised absence, often referred to as being "AWOL" (Absent Without Leave), is a challenge...
Can an employer invite an employee to attend a disciplinary meeting when they are on sick leave?
Disciplinary meetings are formal procedures used by employers to manage employee conduct and...
WhatsApp ‘Banter’ with Colleagues Can Lead to Dismissal
A Scottish employment tribunal has determined that employees cannot invoke ‘privacy’ as a...
The Rising Cost of Age Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know
Age discrimination in the workplace is an increasingly costly issue for employers, with...
New Sick Pay Rules to Benefit 1.3 Million Low-Paid Workers
A significant increase to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rates is set to provide relief for over a...
UK Government Loses Landmark Whistleblower Case Over Kabul Evacuation
UK employment tribunal has found that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)...
What do I do if I am being racially discriminated against at work?
Racial discrimination in workplaces across the UK remains a significant concern, with recent...
Can my employer change my contract?
An employer is usually required to obtain their employee’s consent before making changes to...
Employment Law Changes from April 2025
April 2025 brought significant changes to employment law. For business owners, employers, and...
Can the self-employed make claims in the Employment Tribunal?
In the UK, self employed individuals usually cannot bring claims before the Employment...
The right to bereavement leave following a miscarriage to become law
Parents in the UK will soon be granted the right to bereavement leave following a miscarriage...
Without Prejudice & Section 111A: Explained
'Without Prejudice' Communications The ‘without prejudice’ rule is a fundamental aspect of UK...
Church Fired Organist Unfairly, Tribunal Rules
Dr. Jenifer Fraser has won an unfair dismissal case against St Mary and St Peter Church in...
Labour Government Abandons ‘Right to Switch Off’ Policy in Bid to Support Business Growth
The Labour government has officially dropped its proposed ‘right to switch off’ policy; a key...
What do I do if I am being racially discriminated against at work?
Racial discrimination in workplaces across the UK remains a significant concern, with recent...
Unfair Dismissal Over ‘Nazi’ Claim Costs Rail Firm £70k
A railway signaller, Michael Knox has been awarded £70,000 for unfair dismissal after being...
Managing Miscarriage in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers and Employees
It would be impossible to delve into the physical and emotional complexities of pregnancy loss...
‘Jazz Hands’ Text Costs Firm £94k in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
A woman whose employer dismissed her via a text message containing a "jazz hands" emoji while...