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A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event

A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers' legal liability by months or even years. An Employment

By |May 6th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event

Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections

Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026) From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed

By |April 20th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections

Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026: “Day One” Entitlements

Paternity Leave As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally transform the UK workplace by introducing several "Day One" entitlements. Now, paid

By |April 7th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026: “Day One” Entitlements

When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?

The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow of the late Mr. Eric Alger, who died from mesothelioma, sought

By |March 18th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?

Why disregarding the minimum wage constitutes modern slavery

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the NMW (Amendment) Regulations 2025, as it draws the legal line in the sand between employment and

By |March 3rd, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Why disregarding the minimum wage constitutes modern slavery

Intimidating claimants with costs orders may be at an end.

A claimant made allegations of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and detriment resulting from whistleblowing. While his claim against the Council was subsequently withdrawn early on, the claim against

By |February 16th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Intimidating claimants with costs orders may be at an end.

Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income

A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate employment earnings. This decision effectively precludes employers from using loan-based structures

By |February 4th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income

Take care when labelling a bonus as discretionary in a contract

The High Court recently ruled on the interpretation and enforceability of "discretionary" bonus provisions in employment contracts. Mr. Gagliardi brought a breach of employment contract claim against

By |January 22nd, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Take care when labelling a bonus as discretionary in a contract

Suing whistleblowers for a breach of confidence is not a viable strategy

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the initiation of legal or arbitral proceedings by an employer against a ‘whistleblower’ who has made a protected disclosure constitutes an actionable detriment

By |January 7th, 2026|Employment Law|Comments Off on Suing whistleblowers for a breach of confidence is not a viable strategy

Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims

A recent ruling has increased the scope of statutory protection for whistleblowers to include covered detriments against co-workers under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A Mr. Rice was dismissed by

By |December 16th, 2025|Employment Law|Comments Off on Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims
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