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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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You can still bring a mesothelioma claim even if the employer responsible for your asbestos exposure closed long ago. The key is tracing their Employers’ Liability Insurers for the years...
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When a Judgment debtor is employed but fails to satisfy a court Judgment, an Attachment of Earnings Order can be one of the most effective enforcement mechanisms available. At Ashtons...
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The Government has published an updated implementation timetable for the Employment Rights Act 2025, marking several changes to previously announced timelines. The key changes include the pushback of Fire and...
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The Department for Business and Trade have recently published what has been titled an ‘Unfair Dismissal Factsheet’, which can be found alongside a large number of other factsheets relating to...
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Most employers are comfortable navigating the “classic” routes to dismissal – disciplinary action for misconduct, or capability processes when someone cannot do the job, for example. The difficulty comes when...
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