A problem or a conflict at work which demands a legal solution can be stressful. But it need not be that way. Whether it's an employer seeking advice on how to part company … Read More ...
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Unfair dismissal? Employee serves binned food to customers
Every so often, an employment law case comes along that reminds us that real life is far stranger than any training scenario. Duffy v LNER Mr Duffy worked in train hospitality for London North Eastern Railway. His dismissal for gross misconduct hinged on a simple but unforgettable allegation – he removed two sausage rolls from… Continue Reading…
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Employment Rights Act 2025: key trade union changes
Most changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will take effect in 2026 and 2027. However, a first set of trade union reforms will come into force on 18 February 2026, two months after Royal Assent. These changes largely reverse measures introduced by the Trade Union Act 2016 and strengthen unions’ ability to take industrial… Continue Reading…
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Unfair dismissal: Compensation should be fair and proportionate
When an employee is found to have been unfairly dismissed, compensation usually has two parts: Contributory Fault Tribunals can reduce compensation if the employee’s conduct is relevant to the dismissal. This is known as contributory fault. In the circumstances, a basic award can be reduced if it’s just and equitable to do so, even if… Continue Reading…
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Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026
The draft Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026 were quietly published in early January 2026. If enacted, the Regulations will apply from 6th April 2026. The Regulations introduce a new right to Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave (BPPL). Who is entitled? Only employees (not workers) qualify. From 6th April 2026, an employee is entitled to BPPL… Continue Reading…
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Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024
Paternity leave is a statutory entitlement that allows eligible fathers and partners to take either one or two weeks’ leave following the birth or adoption of a child. The leave must be taken within 52 weeks of the child’s birth or placement for adoption and is designed to support parents at a critical time for… Continue Reading…
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Volunteers and employment status
In law, there are three main categories of employment status – employees, workers and the genuinely self-employed. Your employment status determines what rights you have. Volunteers usually fall outside these 3 categories because they don’t get paid. However, recent case law shows that the position can become more complicated where volunteers receive payments beyond basic… Continue Reading…
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Trans rights? NHS Trust liable for discrimination
Recent case law has clarified how the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010) applies to sex and gender reassignment in the workplace. Following the Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland, the legal definition of “sex” under the EA 2010 is biological sex. This means that, for EA 2010 purposes, a trans woman is legally male,… Continue Reading…
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What happens when monitoring staff goes too far?
As monitoring technologies become more sophisticated, regulators are increasingly willing to crack down on employers who infringe on employee privacy. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has made clear that workplace surveillance must be necessary, proportionate, transparent, and grounded in a lawful basis. Fall short, and the consequences can be serious — ranging from regulatory… Continue Reading…
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Non-attendance at work due to bad weather
What happens in your workplace when bad weather hits? Many employers are torn between concern for the safety and wellbeing of their employees, while also worrying about their business and productivity. Here are some frequently asked questions and our answers to them: Do employees have to attend work in bad weather? Yes. Employees are obliged… Continue Reading…
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Employment Rights Act 2025 – Prep for April
The first major implementation milestone for Employment Rights Act 2025 is coming on 6th April 2025. For those of you who don’t have time to read the 289 pages, here’s our summary for employers of what needs to be actioned now: However, the eligibility rules for statutory paternity pay remain the same (i.e. it will… Continue Reading…
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Hunter Law takes a contemporary and practical approach to delivering the right results for corporate clients. All clients are different. There's no 'off the shelf' formulaic … Read More ...
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Parting company with an employer and a job is often a simple case of wanting to move on, and take the next step in your career. But sometimes it is more challenging.... If you … Read More ...
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The Team Jenna Hunter - Director Jenna Hunter, founder of Hunter Law began her legal career with law firm Kingsford Stacey Blackwell dealing with civil litigation. After … Read More ...
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