News
Whistleblowing doubles in UK councils following new worker protections, analysis finds
Doncaster Council saw the biggest rise in whistleblowing reports at 250%.
Legal
News
Employers should investigate suspected keyboard jamming before dismissal, says expert
Saeidul Haque, employment senior associate at LegalVision, said: “If an employer suspects keyboard jamming, they should avoid jumping to conclusions.”
News
Majority of employers unprepared for menopause law, 74% call for stronger rights – VinciWorks
Nearly three-quarters said menopause needs stronger legal protection at work.
News
ManpowerGroup hosts webinar on 2026 labour market and ERA impact
Petra Tagg described 2026 as a year of caution, with many people saying the pending ERB had put the brakes on hiring confidence and that cost increases.
Pensions & Retirement
Minimum standards needed for pension scheme administration, says Trafalgar House
The firm warned against a full FCA-style regime, saying this would push up costs and reduce market capacity without improving service.
Business
Supplier risks grow as SMEs lag on employment reform readiness, research finds
Research from Commercial Services Group found only 64% of SME workers said they knew about the new Employment Rights Act.
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.
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.
Featured
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.
Featured
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Roy Magara, solicitor advocate and founder of Magara Law, said: “Many organisations are still operating with outdated assumptions about flexibility and probation."