Employment law under our new Prime Minister, what should UK SME employers expect?
With Parliament in its summer recess, now is a good time to take stock of where employment law reform actually stands, and to look ahead to what promises to be a busy autumn and new year. Many of the reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) are still to come into force. With a […]
What does the ACAS proposals to rewrite the Disciplinary and Grievance Code for SME? The biggest change since 2009
Employment tribunals have long judged employers on whether they followed a fair disciplinary or grievance process. That yardstick is about to shift. ACAS has launched a consultation on a brand-new Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. It’s the first full rewrite of the Code since 2009, and it puts early, informal resolution front […]
Trade Union right of access: what does it mean for your business?
New rights are coming that change how trade unions can engage with your workforce. Here is what is already in place, what is changing, and what you need to do before it lands. What right do unions already have to communicate with workers? Trade unions already have defined rights to communicate with your people during […]
Ban on Controversial Non-Disclosure Agreements silencing abuse – proposed reforms to NDA
What is a non-disclosure agreement, and what is it used for? Non-disclosure agreements, (NDA) are often used by employers to stop an employee, worker or even a prospective candidate from sharing information, an NDA can also be referred to as a ‘confidentiality clause’. NDA’s are used to keep business related information confidential, to protect a […]
Relationships at work – good or bad idea?
In the UK office, love may ignite, But HR’s policies keep it polite. The question of relationships at work is a complex and nuanced one, and HR perspectives may vary based on company policies, industry norms, and legal considerations. In the UK, there is no specific legal prohibition against workplace relationships, but organisations often have […]