A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case is a useful reminder that employers should not assume an employee is not disabled simply because occupational health has not said so in clear terms. In Cunningham v...
Neurodiversity Awareness Week took place in March 2026. Its aim is to shift how organisations understand and support neurodivergent individuals because it has clear legal implications. Public debate around rising diagnoses of conditions such as...
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) officially launched on 7 April 2026, bringing together several existing employment enforcement bodies under one roof. Predictably, its arrival has generated concern among HR teams about increased inspections, tougher penalties...
Turning down a flexible working request feels low risk. The direct compensation under the flexible working regime is capped at eight weeks' pay. For many employers, that feels manageable. The problem is that a poorly...
Employment tribunal claims have been steadily rising - and so has the backlog. Recent figures show a significant increase in outstanding cases, with many claims now taking well over a year to reach a final...
Employers are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting employees’ mental health for many reasons, including improved retention, attendance and productivity. Underpinning this is a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments where the individual’s mental...
Job adverts are key to attracting the right talent, but poorly crafted ones can limit your talent pool and expose your organisation to discrimination claims. Here are some tips to get it right: Start with...
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case has highlighted that comments about someone’s accent, such as stating it is hard to understand, may constitute unlawful racial harassment. The case:In Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire, the...
Even the best workplace systems break down sometimes. Employees can, on occasion, end up being overpaid. This might be due to a system error, a miscommunication with payroll or a misunderstanding about whether an employee...
Performance appraisals should drive growth, motivation and development – not open the door to legal claims. But as hybrid working becomes standard, many employers are finding their traditional appraisal processes increasingly vulnerable under legal scrutiny....
Monitoring employees almost always involves collecting personal data - whether that’s CCTV footage, system access logs, browser history, location data or recorded calls. Because of this, any monitoring must comply with the UK GDPR and...
Wrongful dismissal is a contractual claim that arises when an employer dismisses an employee in breach of their contract of employment. It has nothing to do with whether the dismissal was fair — that falls...
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