Employment law

Over 3,500 predominantly female retail consultants employed by Next Retail Limited (Next) collectively brought an equal pay claim against their employer. The claim was on the basis that the work […]

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in individuals seeking fertility treatment. This trend includes not only heterosexual couples but also same-sex couples, single mothers, and those opting […]

This year, 20 November marks Equal Pay Day. Our team of employment law experts look into what it highlights and how businesses can help tackle the issues surrounding the gender […]

Menopause and the workplace continues to be at the forefront of conversation for many businesses. The last 50 years or so has seen the structure of the workplace change dramatically. […]

The new Labour government has scrapped the Conservative bill that gives workers the right to request a predictable working pattern, in favour of stronger, more certain working hours. As well […]

Changes to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) are now in effect for transfers taking place on or after 1 July 2024. The new rules relating […]

The new ‘Tipping Act’ will come into force on 1 October 2024. The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – also known as the Tipping Act – is to […]

With rising temperatures, lighter evenings and Team GB making history at the Paris 2024 Olympic games, it’s no wonder the summer holidays spirit has taken hold. Although the UK seems […]

The newly-elected Labour government has set out its ambitious plans for employment law reform in the Employment Rights Bill, representing “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.” The […]

How could employment law change under Keir Starmer if Labour go on to win the general election? With a general election looming, and polls leaning toward the UK having a […]