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The Supreme Court has handed down an important judgment in Augustine v Data Cars Ltd [2026] UKSC 30, clarifying how employers should approach less favourable treatment of part-time workers. Mr Augustine, a part-time private hire driver, was charged the same fixed...

Changes from 1st October 2026 Extension of Tribunal Claim Time Limits: What’s changing and what does it mean?: The time limit for submitting employment tribunal claims is being extended from 3 months to 6 months.  This means that employers face a longer period of...

We mentioned this last month and the consultation is now almost over. ACAS is proposing an updated Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, with a much stronger focus on resolving workplace concerns early, fairly and informally where appropriate. The...

These are among the next changes being introduced: Duty to inform employees of their right to join a union - employers will have a new duty to inform workers of their right to join a trade union. What It Means for Employers - you must include this new requirement into...

What employers must legally do for staff during hot weather We've had lots of clients asking what employers need to do during hot weather. Here's what the law says and, more importantly, what it means in practice for your business. Is there a maximum temperature for...

Many employers are focused on 1st January 2027, when the qualifying period for bringing an ordinary unfair dismissal claim is due to reduce from two years to six months. However, the date that should really be on employers' radar was 1st July 2026. Why? Because...

A recent employment tribunal has provided a useful reminder for employers about managing workplace adjustments, responding to medical advice, and documenting decision-making when supporting employees with health conditions. The case involved an employee at a frozen...

The claimant, a long-serving HGV driver, was dismissed by DHL Services Ltd in June 2022 on capability grounds after more than two years’ absence due to medical conditions, including vertigo and vestibular migraines. He lodged an internal appeal, but due to a series of...

In a claim hitting the headlines, an Irish employee has won her claim of racial harassment after her manager regularly shouted “potato” at her in a mock Irish accent and used language such as “paddy” and “pikey” despite her repeatedly telling him that she did not find...

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has stated that the scope of employer liability regarding sexual harassment is not limited to the incidences that happen at the workplace or during the working hours. The complainant in this case was a sexually harassed agency worker who...

Mr Sabourin's line manager had concerns about his performance, which he sought to address informally. When this was unsuccessful, a formal performance improvement plan was put in place. There was no improvement, so a first written warning was issued and this was...

The new tax year brings a number of statutory rate changes that will affect what you pay and what your employees receive. Here is a summary of what has changed for 2026/27, along with the key rates at a glance. New Wage Rates – 1st April 2026: Age/Category2025 Hourly...