Flexible working…
Flexible Working in Pursuit of a Legitimate Aim In the recent case of Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust: [2026] EAT 32 a Tribunal has rejected a claim by a mother of three following a change in…
Don’t Promise What the Share Plan Doesn’t Allow
The recent High Court case of Dixon v GlobalData PLC [2025] EWHC 2156 (Ch) is a useful reminder for companies dealing with employee share options during exit negotiations. In this case, the employer had assured the employee that, although his…
‘Vaper’ causes production to halt, judge rules unfair dismissal!
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…
The BBC sack another high profile presenter…
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,…
New Unfair Dismissal Laws
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…
Employment Law Changes 2026 UK
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…
What are Vento Bands?
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…
The Green Party and Reform Party manifestos…
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…
The Liberal Democrats manifesto…
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…
The Labour Party manifesto…
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…