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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Government consulting on NDAs
The Government is consulting on new rules to stop the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace harassment and discrimination cases. The aim is to tackle a “culture of silence and impunity” in workplaces. The consultation closes on 8 July, with new regulations expected in 2027. What do the proposed changes apply to? In the… Continue Reading…
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How will the Fair Work Agency impact you?
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) officially launched on 7 April 2026. It brings together several existing enforcement bodies under one roof. Its arrival has raised concern among HR teams about increased inspections, tougher penalties and greater scrutiny. But remember: the FWA does not create new employment rights, it changes how existing rights are enforced. What’s… Continue Reading…
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Tesco Stores v Element: What does “work” mean in Equal Value claims
Equal pay claims are expensive, complex, and can run for years. A recent Court of Appeal decision involving Tesco is a timely reminder that the evidence you already have on file could be more important than you think. What’s an equal pay claim? An equal pay claim arises where an employee of one sex is… Continue Reading…
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References – how to avoid a post-employment victimisation claim
Many HR teams have clear processes for managing discrimination during employment. Far fewer have an equally clear protocol for what happens after the relationship ends. This is where costly errors can occur. Ong v Aberystwyth University References can be a danger trap. In Ong v Aberystwyth University [2025], the tribunal awarded compensation of over £260,000… Continue Reading…
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Explaining the Government’s mileage rate
Increase to 55p per mile The Government has decided to increase the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (“AMAP”) rate from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles. This marks the first substantive uplift in more than a decade. The previous 45p rate had remained unchanged since 2011, despite sustained increases in fuel… Continue Reading…
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Refusing a flexible working request: it’s riskier than you think
Turning down a flexible working request can seem low risk at first sight. The statutory process is straightforward enough. Employers must handle requests reasonably, consult before refusing, and give a decision within two months. A refusal must rely on one of eight permitted business reasons – like additional cost, inability to reorganise work, or detrimental… Continue Reading…
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Protected conversations: how to get them right
Most HR professionals have heard of ‘protected conversations’. But do you know where the protection ends? Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 allows pre-termination discussions to be kept out of ordinary unfair dismissal claims. The idea is simple: both sides can speak frankly about settlement without those words coming back to haunt them… Continue Reading…
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Contracts of employment: legal and factual implied terms – what you need to know
If a contract is silent on a particular issue, the law can step in to fill the gap. This happens in two main ways: Understanding the difference helps HR teams know what can be managed and what cannot. Terms implied by fact These are unwritten provisions that tribunals read into a contract because they’re necessary… Continue Reading…
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New EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces
The updated Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions, and Organisations (the Draft Code) incorporates the Supreme Court’s judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers. That case confirmed that “sex”, “woman” and “man” in the Equality Act 2010 mean biological sex. A Gender Recognition Certificate does not change a person’s sex for… Continue Reading…
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How good intentions can become harassment
Workplace harassment claims can succeed even where no harm was intended — Esteves v West London NHS Trust is a timely reminder that the legal test turns on how conduct is received – no matter how well intentioned a workplace “term of endearment” might be. Esteves v West London NHS Trust In this case, a… Continue Reading…
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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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