Employer
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Where employers wish to dismiss 20 or more employees from one establishment, they are required to notify the Government via the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS) as soon as possible, but...
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Large organisations in the UK are required to report their gender pay gap data on the “snapshot” date if they have 250 or more employees. This applies across private, public...
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Mental health is now recognised as a core business issue — not just a personal one. Employees’ well-being directly affects productivity, engagement, and retention, while poor mental health carries a...
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All organisations must be aware that a new offence for failure to prevent fraud is now in force from 1 September 2025. You need to consider whether it applies to...
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Navigating an employment tribunal claim can be challenging, but by avoiding the following common mistakes, your chances of a successful outcome are far greater. 1. Not dealing with everyday issues...
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Our next spotlight is on Claire Sleep, a Partner in our Employment Law team. What is your role at Ashtons? Partner in the Employment Team based in Cambridge. I have...
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There have been a number of proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill by the House of Lords (published on the night of 7 July into the morning of 8...
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On 1 July, the Government launched a full review into parental leave and pay. The review aims to examine all types of leave, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave,...
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A renewed push for reforming the UK’s paternity-leave system is gathering pace, led by researchers from the University of Bath and supported by the Fatherhood Institute’s “6 Weeks for Dads”...
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On 1 July, the Government published its “implementation roadmap” for delivering the changes due under the Employment Rights Bill. The Bill is a significant piece of forthcoming legislation which forms...
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The recent employment tribunal case of Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research Ltd ruled that sighing at a colleague may breach equality laws. Background to the case Mr R...
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When the Employment Rights Bill comes into force, employers will be under a duty to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This will extend the...
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