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The Government has published its response to the consultation on a new right to Bereavement Leave, which will be introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025. The response confirms the[…]
New Duty to Take All Reasonable Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment at Work – Risk Assessment Offer
Uncategorised Sep 21, 2026
Next month all employers will have a duty to take ALL reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. Such a “preventative” duty has never been imposed on businesses large[…]
The government has responded to the consultation on improving access to flexible working, confirming that there will be a new mandatory process for employers to follow if they are considering[…]
Changes Effective 1 October 2026 Extended Tribunal Limits: Time limits to bring most Employment Tribunal claims increase from three months to six months for events occurring on or after[…]
Acas has updated its Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures and published a draft for public consultation – see here The draft Code contains, amongst much else, an[…]
The Court of Appeal has held that an employer’s ‘training fee clawback’ scheme, which required an employee to repay the cost of his training irrespective of whether he remained in[…]
Acas have issued some useful practical tips for businesses to follow during this hot weather and as we approach the summer which is available here. It contains common sense advice[…]
As part of the radical and wide ranging changes brought in by the Government under the Employment Rights Act 2025, we remind employers that these will be taking effect in[…]
Increase to Vento Bands – Injury to Feelings in Discrimination and Whistleblowing Cases
Uncategorised May 15, 2026
In respect of claims presented on or after 6 April 2026, the “Vento bands” shall be as follows: a lower band of £1,300 to £12,600 (less serious cases); a middle[…]