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The Government has introduced an amendment to the ERB which removes its plans for day one unfair dismissal rights.

UK Government Drops Day One Unfair Dismissal Rights from Employment Rights Bill

December 3, 2025
3 min read

For Ben Smith, senior associate at law firm Littler, reducing the current two-year qualifying period to six months is a “simpler solution for employers” that “will give some certainty”.

UK Government Drops Day 1 Protection From Unfair Dismissal

December 1, 2025
1 min read

On 20 November 2025, the UK Government launched an open consultation on “earned settlement”: their new plans to increase the standard qualifying period for settlement from five years to 10 years for most immigrants.

UK Government Launches Settlement Consultation: Why it Matters and How to Respond

November 27, 2025
10 min read

The key points that will impact employers from the Autumn Budget.

Autumn Budget 2025

November 27, 2025
3 min read

The ERB is yet to pass, however, the Government has launched three consultations on aspects of trade union reforms.

Trade Union Reforms: What the Employment Rights Bill and Three New Consultations Mean for Employers and Unions

November 27, 2025
10 min read

The UK Government has announced a consultation on extending right to work checks.

Employers Invited to Respond to Right to Work Consultation as Part of Ongoing Changes

November 27, 2025
10 min read

The Government's consultation on bereavement leave and review for unpaid carers.

Employment Rights Bill: Recent Developments in Respect of Family Friendly Rights

November 27, 2025
5 min read

Important changes may be on the horizon for UK employers regarding the protection afforded to pregnant women and new mothers from dismissal.

The Employment Rights Bill – Enhanced Protections for Pregnant Women and New Mothers

November 27, 2025
5 min read

With critical regulatory deadlines looming in Europe and U.S. policy shifts sowing widespread confusion, European employers face new challenges in managing key workplace issues.

European Employers Face Renewed Uncertainty Amid Looming Compliance Deadlines and U.S. Policy Shifts, Littler Survey Shows

November 26, 2025
5 min read

Upcoming reforms are adding to employment lawyers workload as multinationals navigate the changes.

Global Reforms are Increasing Workload for European Employment Lawyers

November 25, 2025
1 min read

Our recent report highlights how prepared European employers are for upcoming AI and PTD changes.

Are European Employers Prepared for the PTD and AI Reforms?

November 25, 2025
1 min read

Leading employment law firm Littler says the first year has seen clear action by many employers.

One Year on From the Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

November 4, 2025
1 min read

Littler’s eighth annual European Employer Survey Report delves into how businesses are responding to these issues and preparing for what’s to come.

The Littler 2025 European Employer Survey Report

November 24, 2025
1 min read

We are delighted to announce that we have been ranked in The Times Best Law Firms 2026.

We Have Been Ranked in the Times Best Law Firms 2026

November 18, 2025
1 min read

From 1 December, the ACAS early conciliation period will increase to 12 weeks.

More Time to Talk: From 1 December 2025, ACAS Early Conciliation Period to Double

November 18, 2025
3 min read