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Companies are under statutory duties to take reasonably practicable safety measures to ensure their employees are safe and protected against the risks of fire. This duty extends to non-employees. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 created a general duty to safeguard staff, contractors and vis...
Read moreThe Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in Augustine v Data Cars Limited, resolving a longstanding uncertainty over the causation test under the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000.The decision makes clear that a part-time worker does not nee...
Read moreFrom 1 October 2026, new right to work checks will be introduced, extending the scope beyond the normal employment relationship. The aim is to clamp down on the use of illegal labour and will significantly increase the number of organisations affected by this.Firstly, an extended right to ...
Read moreHeatwaves are becoming increasingly common, and employers should be aware of the impact high temperatures can have on their workforce. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfar...
Read moreThe UK Government has published updated draft guidance ahead of significant changes to the UK's right to work regime, which will come into force on 1 October 2026 under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025</span...
Read moreA crowded room or venue can feel safe and secure until something goes wrong and panic sets in. The Manchester Arena bombing, which led to 22 deaths and hundreds of injuries, is a stark example. It illustrated what can happen when safety and security planning is inadequate, inconsistent, or ...
Read moreThe Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has made a landmark decision regarding an employee's statutory right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings under section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999.<p class="isSelected...
Read moreHow is accrued holiday pay calculated upon termination of employment?Following the decisions in Item Software (UK) Ltd v Fassihi and Sim v Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council</em...
Read moreA significant Court of Appeal decision has important implications for employers that use training repayment ("clawback") clauses in employment contracts.Many employers require employees to repay training costs if they leave within a specified period...
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Employers who operate a holiday year from 1 April to 31 March will face an unusual situation between 2026 and 2028. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR), full-time employees are entitled to 5.6 weeks'<s...
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Can an employer be liable for the conduct of a person working for an independent contractor who, under a commercial contract, is providing services to the employer?Under common law, an employer can be vicariously liable for the wrongful tortious acts or omissions of their employees that oc...
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Following a recent report by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it was announced that during 2025–2026 there were 126 work-related deaths. Of these, 31 were caused by, or as a result of, working at height. This represents almost 25% of all work-related fatalities. Although working at he...
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Business travel to the UK is an essential part of international commerce. However, overseas organisations and business travellers must ensure they comply with UK immigration law before travelling. The rules governing business visits are detailed and, in some cases, restrictive. Failure to comply,...
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Most Employment Tribunal time limits in Great Britain will move from 3 months to 6 months for relevant events on or after 1 October 2026.Core claims already covered by the Employment Rights Act 2025 include unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE and Working Time breaches.</...
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Does an employer need to provide a physical itemised payslip to workers?Section 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 states that a worker <em data-start="165" data-...
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A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case has partia...
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Are sponsorship employers required to inform sponsored workers of their employment rights?Under revised guidance, the Home Office expects employers sponsoring workers in the UK to provide them with information about their employment rights and protections under UK employment law.The...
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The government recently announced a new pilot scheme aimed at moving away from the “sick note culture”, which it sees as an administrative process, towards a more proactive health support system. These proposals are intended to tackle economic inactivity and assist employees to remain in employme...
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The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Gharabili v Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd underscores an important legal principle that employers must consider: the interaction between immigration compliance and equal pay obligations under employment law. The case raises significant questions ...
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In response to the increased number of deaths of young workers due to silicosis, in May 2026 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced new guidance and enforcement procedures dealing with engineered stone cutting. Although there is no specific law outlawing this activity, the HSE now consid...
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