Former British Council worker wins sexual harassment claim against senior official
A former British Council worker has won her case of unfair dismissal, harassment and discrimination…
April 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Significant Recent Changes to the Immigration Rules and Sponsor Guidance – What Does This Mean for Employers who Sponsor Skilled Workers?
2026 has already got off to a busy start in the world of UK immigration,…
April 27, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland
Employment Rights Act Reforms: What Employers Must Do to Stay Compliant
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law…
April 17, 2026 By Laura McFadyen
A Brief Guide for Employers: Supporting Staff When Handling Workplace Bereavement
There will be times where employers are faced with the deeply sad news of an…
April 7, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
All Change! Increases to National Minimum Wage, SSP/SMP Rates and New Day 1 Family Leave Rights
From April 2026, employers will need to navigate a new round of statutory increases affecting…
April 1, 2026 By Isabel Gibson
The Early Easter Break and Holiday Entitlement
If your holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March, the timing of Easter…
March 26, 2026 By Hazel Sanders
B Corp Employers: Getting it right, Embedding Purpose, Ethical Standards and Positive Work Culture
Being a B Corp brings great advantages in terms of employee recruitment and retention as…
March 26, 2026 By Verity Slater
The importance of being careful with your wording
We know that apprenticeships are an increasingly popular way of growing the workforce within the…
March 20, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
Each Peach Pear Plum – where will our fruit pickers come from after Brexit?
As we approach the height of summer, the issue of finding seasonal workers is becoming…
March 20, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
How to carry out a compliant right to work check during the Coronavirus pandemic
Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many of the normal recruitment procedures being altered…
March 20, 2026 By Lisa Mulholland
International Women’s Day: What Employers Should Be Doing on Equality, Pay and Progression
International Women’s Day is fast approaching, taking place on 8 March 2026. This year’s campaign…
March 5, 2026 By Izzy Glover
When an employee behaves improperly they can be fairly dismissed
Barton v Royal Borough of Greenwich [EAT, May 2015]. In this case a trade union…
February 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown