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Acas has published a draft of a new Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, representing the first substantial overhaul of the Code since 2009. The proposed changes reflect...
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In a previous article, we explained the creation of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) and the new requirement for employers to keep records demonstrating compliance with statutory annual leave obligations....
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The reforms to trade union ballot procedures took effect on 25 August 2026, introducing electronic voting and workplace balloting for certain statutory trade union ballots. The changes represent the most...
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The Department for Business & Trade has published an updated timeline setting out the implementation dates for the various changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025. The key updated...
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Truman v SPL Powerlines UK Ltd and others [2026] EAT 54 highlights the legal risks of applying a blanket approach to positive drug test...
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Fixed-term contracts are widely used across many sectors to support temporary staffing needs, project-based work, and cover during periods of absence. Although these arrangements provide flexibility for both employers and...
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The Fair Work Agency, a new enforcement body for certain employment rights, was established on 7 April 2026. The Fair Work Agency will consolidate a number of existing enforcement functions,...
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From 6 April 2026, employers must apply new Statutory Sick Pay rules, including day one entitlement, wider eligibility and revised payment calculations for lower earners. Here is what has changed...
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The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a wider scope, requiring employers to take “all” reasonable steps to prevent workplace harassment. From April 2026, sexual harassment will become an express qualifying...
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From 6 April 2026, employers must be ready for a significant expansion of family-related employment rights. Statutory paternity leave and unpaid parental leave are now available from day one of...
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The Government has published the enabling regulations for SSP changes that will come into force on 6 April 2026 Under the new regulations, from 6 April 2026: SSP becomes payable...
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April is fast approaching and will involve some significant changes to UK Employment Law. Now is the time for HR Personnel to “get ready” for the changes that are coming...
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