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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026
Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from 16th to 20th March 2026, and it is more important than ever that employers celebrate and support their neurodivergent talent.Neurodiversity refers to differences in individual brain function and behavioural...
Colleague’s comments about pregnancy amount to harassment related to sex
The Employment Rights Act provides a further focus on sexual harassment, with sexual harassment becoming a 'qualifying disclosure' under whistleblowing law from the 6th April 2026, meaning protection from detriment and unfair dismissal for whistleblowers...
Changes to unfair dismissal law
Due to come into effect in January 2027The Employment Rights Act brings significant change to unfair dismissal law with effect from 1st January 2027.These changes will place major operational and financial implications for employers, particularly in how...
Changes to SSP entitlement for April 2026
The Employment Rights Act brings a major change to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from April 2026, which could have a significant impact on absence management and payroll processes for employers.SSP from day oneWith effect from 6th April 2026, SSP is payable...
What is the legal difference between restructuring and redundancy?
Redundancy and restructuring are different concepts, where redundancy has clear negative connotations, while the other can be seen as more strategic, and thus more positively framed. As a result, employers may often try to refer to redundancies as a...
What is “the last straw” in constructive dismissal claims?
In the case of Marshall v McPherson Limited, Marshall was a night-shift HGV driver working for the large haulage company, McPherson Limited. After McPherson Limited introduced a new workplace system in May 2023, Marshall was feeling increasing pressure at...






