Employee Relations
TikTok hit with second lawsuit over union member redundancies
The four former workers said TikTok acted unlawfully by making them redundant because of their lawful trade union activities.
Legal
Employee Relations
Understanding the implications of the Government’s employment reforms
Gita Patel at SA Law, discusses the far-reaching implications of the Government’s proposed employment reforms for UK businesses.
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IVF and employment law: What HR needs to know
Padma Tadi-Booth explains why employers must close IVF policy gaps to reduce legal risk and better support employees.
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HM Coastguard retain worker status following Court of Appeal ruling
The Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, confirming that HM Coastguard officers are workers.
Legal
Government drops plans for mandatory digital IDs for right to work checks
The move comes after concerns were raised about privacy and data protection linked to a centralised digital ID system.
Legal
75% of businesses unprepared for new employee rights rules, warns lawyer
Roy Magara, solicitor advocate and founder of Magara Law, said: “Many organisations are still operating with outdated assumptions about flexibility and probation."
News
Government launches drive to recruit thousands of new magistrates in 2026
Ministers want to boost the magistracy by a further 2,000 within the next financial year.
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Disciplinary cases routinely drag on for weeks, research finds
A WorkNest poll of HR professionals found that 53% of disciplinary cases exceed four weeks, with over a third (34%) typically lasting between four and eight weeks.
News
TikTok faces legal action over unlawful union-busting in London
The company said it was restructuring and would stop all content moderation work in London, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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Lords defeat risks delaying Employment Rights Bill
The Lords’ decision means ministers must now review compensation caps for unfair dismissal, creating uncertainty over timing and the impact on businesses.
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Half of businesses unclear on new sexual harassment laws – HR Dept
One in three (33%) said they are not prepared for the changes, which start in October 2026.
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Public sector unprepared for Employment Rights Bill changes, says expert
A last-minute change to the Employment Rights Bill could worsen the public sector’s lack of readiness, according to Kam Singh, director of law at Invicta Law.