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Government update from the flexible working consultations
In September 2026, the Government published their response to the recent consultation around improving access to flexible working.The consultation found majority support for employers to work with employees to explore ways in which to deal with barriers to...
Duty to inform workers of right to join a trade union delayed
One of the main changes from the Employment Rights Act 2025 was a series of new duties and rights for Trade Unions, including a new duty on employers to inform workers of their right to join a Trade Union.This was expected to come into force in October...
Fair Work Agency: What do you need to know as an employer?
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) was introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025. From April 2026, the new UK executive agency brought together a host of entities into a single enforcement agency.These previous entities included the Gangmasters and Labour...
Proposals for bereavement leave
The government has published proposals for bereavement leaveA new statutory entitlement to unpaid bereavement leave will be arriving in April 2027.Following the Employment Rights Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent, the Government has consulted on the details...
Understanding the right to be accompanied
A recent case highlights the current technicalities around a worker’s right to be accompanied. In the case of Wolfe v Taka Mayfair Ltd, Wolfe was the Head Sommelier at the Taka Mayfair restaurant in London. He was called in for a meeting with the owners at...
Unlawful harassment claims related to race comments dismissed
Amy Reeves vs Kier LtdAmy Reeves started as a Commercial Administrator with Kier Ltd on a 12-month fixed-term contract from November 2024 to November 2025. Reeves described herself as being British and Jamaican and, during her time at the Company, reported...






