Employment Law

MPs call for legal deadline on reasonable adjustment requests for disabled workers

More than half of UK firms say employing staff has become more complex

New research from Employment Hero found growing concerns among UK employers around rising costs, compliance pressures and the impact of new employment law changes.

DMH Stallard strengthens employment team with partner hire

Reeves has more than 20 years’ experience in employment law and brings a breadth of expertise gained across trade unions, government, and private practice roles.

71% of SMEs plan to act sooner on dismissal decisions, IRIS finds

The research also showed 63% of employees said they were more likely to challenge a dismissal under the new six-month rule. 

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.

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.

Scrapping age bands for minimum wage will mean major change for employers, says expert

Claire Cole said: “While many employers already pay above the minimum, this increase, alongside the move to a single adult rate, will have a real impact on payroll.”

BTTJ urges employers to focus on employment law basics over speculation on changes

Kerry Hudson said: “Rather than reacting to headlines, employers should see this as an opportunity to strengthen their foundations.”

INTERVIEW: Pioneering accessible workplace justice through legal tech

Danae Shell said: "The more we can upskill employees to understand and use their rights, the better it becomes for everyone involved."

Aberdein Considine appoints Marianne McJannett as employment partner

McJannett, who qualified as a solicitor in 2012, joins from Bellwether Green, where she was head of employment.  

Bhayani Law appoints Alexandra Hurwood to head employment law team

In her new role, Hurwood will lead the employment law team and work with clients on a range of employment law matters. 

Bellevue Law strengthens employment team with senior hire 

Esther Langdon is known for her work in discrimination, whistleblowing, workplace investigations, and post-termination restrictions.