The government has opened two public consultations under the Employment Rights Bill, aiming to expand and formalise trade union rights in the workplace. Both consultations will run until 18th December 2025. Trade Union access to workplaces A major proposal would require employers to allow trade union access to workplaces for specific purposes, such as informing… [Read More]
Employment Rights Bill: Government consults on family-friendly changes
The UK government has launched consultations to focus on two proposals to enhance family-friendly workplace rights. Both consultations run until 15th January 2026, with draft regulations and employer guidance to follow. Proposal for stronger protection from dismissal during pregnancy and maternity The Government wants to ban the dismissal of employees during pregnancy, maternity leave, and… [Read More]
Employment Rights Bill halted by the House of Lords
The much anticipated Employment Rights Act 2025 is currently in a holding pattern, because certain key provisions have been rejected by the House of Lords. What changes have the House of Lords requested? What next for the Employment Rights Bill? The Bill has been sent back to the House of Commons for further consideration of… [Read More]
United supporter scores ‘own goal’ with football shirt
It’s the nature of competitive team sport that supporters of each side don’t generally like to ‘mix’ during the big games. Indeed, football, stadiums have ‘home’ and ‘away’ stands to keep the two sets of fans apart. Arguably no game is more emotive in this regard than a local derby. Faux pas triggers social media… [Read More]
Employer liability for harassment
Harassment at work is usually carried out by individuals – but under UK law, employers can still be held responsible. This is because of a legal principle called “vicarious liability” which means a business can be liable for harassment carried out by an employee if it happened “in the course of employment.” What does “in… [Read More]
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