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Preparing for the Christmas party
Whilst fun and festive, as the alcohol flows, inhibitions fall and the risk of someone doing or saying something inappropriate increases.From embarrassing photos posted on social media to drunken fights and allegations of sexual harassment, the office...
Statement of changes to immigration rules
On the 14th of October 2025, the UK government released a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules.The main changes are as follows:Increased English language requirementFrom the 8th of January 2026, applicants entering as a skilled worker or through a...
National Minimum Wage and Real Living Wage Increases
National Minimum Wage Increase Announced for 2026 The government has announced the following increases to the national minimum wage rates, effective 1st of April 2026. 21 and over - from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour 18-20 - from £10 to £10.85 per hour 16-17...
Neurodiversity and Disability Discrimination
Spotlight on Neurodiversity and Disability DiscriminationOn June 25th, statistics from the Ministry of Justice, disability discrimination has been reported as one of the top three claims made to an employment tribunal (ET) and claims relating to...
Employment Rights Bill
Implementation of the upcoming Employment Rights BillAs of the 1st July 2025, the Government have revealed their implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, with changes set to take place by 2027.Whilst extensive consultations will take place...
Providing reasonable adjustments
Providing reasonable adjustments for employees without a formal diagnosisIn employment law, an employee can be considered as having a disability even if they do not have a formal diagnosis and would therefore be eligible to receive reasonable...
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