Recent Ministry of Justice employment tribunal data shows a sharp rise in whistleblowing claims being brought by employees. Yet in Q2 2025–26, despite the increase in case volumes, no whistleblowing…
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It’s November 2026. A letter lands in your inbox. It’s from a trade union you don’t recognise requesting access to your workplace to meet and recruit your workers. It sets…
The two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal has long acted as a strategic safety net for organisations. It provided a generous window to assess a new employee’s cultural fit, technical…
April 6th has come and gone. After all that noise, there was no big bang or chaos. It even landed on a bank holiday. Easy to feel like it’s business…
Under current Employment Law, employees can only pursue claims for unfair dismissal after two years. That’s all set to change. But not quite how the government initially intended. Originally, day one...
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With Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reform fast approaching, many employers are facing rising costs, increased operational pressure and heightened legal risk at a time when HR teams and managers are…
When managers and HR leaders steer organisations through a period of business change, the immediate priorities usually land on legal safety and strict timelines. While these are vital, they represent…
Join our upcoming session on 11 March to help prioritise and prepare for the Employment Rights Act, ensure managers thrive in an increasingly challenging employment environment, and hear our take on the practical impact of recent tribunal trends.
From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) introduces Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the first day of absence and removes the lower earnings limit, making every employee eligible. With...
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The world of HR is approaching a seismic transformation with the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent. Employee relations cases are rising by up to 40%, even before the most…
