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What key changes can employers expect from the ERA 2025 in October 2026?

October 2026 Changes Under the Employment Rights Act 2025: Are You Ready?

  • September 16, 2026
  • 10 min read

In the Press

The shift will “significantly” raise the stakes for employers, they say, and reinforce “a broader move away from reactive complaint handling towards proactive prevention, governance

October 2026 Changes to UK Harassment Regulations

  • August 27, 2026
  • 1 min read

In the Press

The case highlights some of the issues HR should be considering when preparing for the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025’s re-introduction of employer

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Struck Off Solicitor for Sexual Messages

  • August 21, 2026
  • 3 min read

In the Press

A report by Littler found that disability discrimination claims accounted for 15% of all employment tribunal claims in the last year (to 31 March 2026).

Disability Claims Up 79% As Neurodiversity Awareness Grows

  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 min read

In the Press

Disability discrimination claims have risen by 79% in the last year as mental health issues and neurodiversity awareness grows.

Increase in Neurodiversity Tribunal Claims

  • August 10, 2026
  • 1 min read

News & Analysis

The stakes are rising - but what steps can employers take to tackle workplace harassment?

Harassment Law is Changing in Three Months: New Insights to Help You Prepare

  • July 30, 2026
  • 5 min read

News & Analysis

From 1 September 2026, new NFM rules apply to all FCA-regulated firms, bringing significant change to COCON and FIT.

Non-Financial Misconduct: FCA Deadline of 1 September 2026 is Fast Approaching

  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 min read

ASAP

EHRC’s updated Code of Practice reflects changes relating to discrimination and the For Women Scotland decision.

Updated Draft EHRC Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations

  • June 25, 2026
  • 3 min read

Podcast

Littler joined Byrne Dean to deliver a three-part podcast series on managing people in a higher-stakes workplace.

A Conversations Series – Managing People in a Higher-Stakes ERA Landscape

  • June 10, 2026
  • 3 min read

News & Analysis

From October 2026, employers will have a duty to take "all reasonable steps" to prevent workplace sexual harassment and harassment by third parties.

Increased UK Harassment Liability from October 2026: Is Your Business Ready?

  • May 28, 2026
  • 5 min read

News & Analysis

A consultation was launched seeking input on the scope of new non-disclosure agreement restrictions.

Consultation Launched on NDA Ban

  • April 30, 2026
  • 10 min read

In the Press

A reminder that pay, bonus and performance decisions must be transparent.

£100,000 Awarded in a Major Equal Pay and Sexism Case

  • April 24, 2026
  • 1 min read

Legislation & Case Update

A recent EAT decision emphasises that while TUPE protects terms upon transfer, it does not shield an employer from claims post-transfer.

TUPE, Harmonisation and Indirect Discrimination Risk

  • February 26, 2026
  • 5 min read

Legislation & Case Update

Employers face uncertainty in navigating the provision of single-sex facilities in the workplace.

Single-Sex Facilities in the Workplace: A Complex Legal Picture

  • January 29, 2026
  • 5 min read

In the Press

Number of age discrimination cases has increased 50% in the last year.

Number of Britons Working Past the State Retirement Age Rises 12% Over the Past Five Years – is it Driving a Rise in Age Discrimination Claims?

  • January 14, 2026
  • 3 min read

Blog

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on some of the key legal developments this year.

2025 Employment Law Round Up

  • December 18, 2025
  • 10 min read

Webinar

What employers need to know about the UK Worker Protection Act.

Webinar: New duty to prevent sexual harassment

  • March 13, 2025

Legislation & Case Update

How can employers ensure procedural fairness in the disciplinary process?

Key Principles of Procedural Fairness in Disciplinary Processes: Alom v The Financial Conduct Authority

  • October 30, 2025
  • 5 min read

Blog

The proposed changes to the FCA's Handbook and the potential next steps for HR professionals.

Financial Services Regulator Clamping Down on Harassment and Bullying

  • October 30, 2025
  • 3 min read

News & Analysis

We explore the significant changes set out in the Employment Rights Bill in respect of harassment, sexual harassment and the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Employment Rights Bill: What Employers Need to Know About NDA Restrictions and Other Changes to Harassment and Sexual Harassment Laws

  • September 22, 2025
  • 10 min read

In the Press

“As a first line of defence, businesses should have policies to guide their teams about what is, and isn’t, acceptable language and behaviour in the

Offensive Language in the Workplace: A Checklist for Mitigating Risk

  • July 28, 2025
  • 1 min read

2 the Point Video

Employers in the U.S. have been responding to the new administration’s focus on what is described as unlawful discrimination related to IE&D, with many employers

How Can Multinational Employers Navigate the Divergent Approaches to IE&D Between the U.S. and Europe?

  • June 18, 2025
  • 3 min read

In the Press

“In short, employers will be liable if a third party harasses an ‘employee’ in the course of their employment and the employer failed to take

Thames Water Employees Face Harassment

  • April 8, 2025
  • 1 min read

News & Analysis

We look at the growing body of case law that examines the complex issue of balancing employees’ freedom to express potentially controversial beliefs alongside the

Higgs v Farmor’s School

  • February 24, 2025
  • 5 min read

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