20 Aug, 2026
All online harassment is unacceptable, in any context
A recent ruling has determined that targeting individuals online, even on a private group chat,…
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05 Aug, 2026
Take care when painting non-compete clauses with a broad brush
Protecting hard-won local customer networks is a constant and necessary battle for commercial suppliers. However,…
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22 Jul, 2026
Don’t let discrimination lead to resignation or risk facing career compensation
A recent ruling has cleared the path to uncapped financial compensation following a forced resignation.…
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08 Jul, 2026
Where do we draw the line between free speech and racism?
The volatile boundary between workplace speech, belief, and discrimination was recently ignited in a case…
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17 Jun, 2026
The corporate manual, not time and motion studies, defines employment roles
Equal pay claims can grind on for years before resolution. However, the ground has shifted…
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03 Jun, 2026
Where a formal job offer effectively creates a binding contract
In the world of HR, the ubiquitous disclaimer "subject to references" is often viewed by…
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18 May, 2026
Can a tribunal be fair after all is long said and done?
Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long…
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06 May, 2026
A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event
A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace…
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20 Apr, 2026
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections
Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026) From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act…
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07 Apr, 2026
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026: “Day One” Entitlements
Paternity Leave As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will…
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18 Mar, 2026
When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability…
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03 Mar, 2026
Why disregarding the minimum wage constitutes modern slavery
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the…
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16 Feb, 2026
Intimidating claimants with costs orders may be at an end.
A claimant made allegations of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and detriment resulting from whistleblowing. While his…
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04 Feb, 2026
Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income
A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate…
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22 Jan, 2026
Take care when labelling a bonus as discretionary in a contract
The High Court recently ruled on the interpretation and enforceability of "discretionary" bonus provisions in…
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