By Annabel Priest A recent employment tribunal decision has shocked the 'legal world' after a Nestlé factory worker was found to have been unfairly dismissed despite causing production to cease when he triggered a fire alarm by vaping in a…
There is a lot in the news right now about the sacking of Scott Mills by the BBC on 30 March 2026. Having worked for the BBC since 1998, the 53-year-old presenter was one of the highest-paid at the BBC,…
By Annabel Priest Changes to Unfair Dismissal Laws On 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for making claims of unfair dismissal will change from two years to six months. The new law aims to strengthen employment rights and increase job…
Changes to Employment Law coming into force in April 2026 Last December, the government’s new Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) became law, and in April 2026, some of the first major provisions of this legislation will come into force. These…
Vento bands are a framework consisting of three levels, which determines the amount a claimant can be awarded as compensation for experiencing injury to feelings in the workplace. They are used by the Employment Tribunals of England, Wales and Scotland…
Green Party The Green party has pledged to: Repeal anti-union legislation and introduce a positive Charter of Workers' Rights, containing a right to strike and a legal obligation on employers to recognise trade unions. Remove arbitrary ballot thresholds and requirements…
Liberal Democrats Employment Law According to their published manifesto, the Liberal Democrats would: Replace the apprenticeship levy with a broader and more flexible skills and training levy. Boost the take-up of apprenticeships, including by guaranteeing they are paid at least…
Labour Party Employment Law The Labour Party published its manifesto on 13 June 2024 and has made the following pledges relating to employment law. "Basic individual rights" will be provided from day one for all workers, including protection against unfair…
Conservative Party Employment Law The Conservative Party published its election manifesto on 11 June 2024 and has made the following pledges relating to employment law. They will create 100,000 more high-quality apprenticeships in England every year by the end of…
When starting a new role, an agreement is reached between the employer and employee setting out the terms of employment. Both parties may amend this throughout the course of employment. Restrictive covenants in employment contracts are a commonplace part of…
