
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.

The four former workers said TikTok acted unlawfully by making them redundant because of their lawful trade union activities.

Gita Patel at SA Law, discusses the far-reaching implications of the Government’s proposed employment reforms for UK businesses.

Padma Tadi-Booth explains why employers must close IVF policy gaps to reduce legal risk and better support employees.

The Court of Appeal upheld an earlier decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, confirming that HM Coastguard officers are workers.

The move comes after concerns were raised about privacy and data protection linked to a centralised digital ID system.

Roy Magara, solicitor advocate and founder of Magara Law, said: “Many organisations are still operating with outdated assumptions about flexibility and probation."

Ministers want to boost the magistracy by a further 2,000 within the next financial year.

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.

The company said it was restructuring and would stop all content moderation work in London, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

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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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.
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