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Author: Sophia Cheraitia

We explore the UK Government’s proposal to introduce a new ‘right to switch off’ with the current position in Germany.

Cross-border legal perspectives: comparing the UK and Germany’s approaches to ‘the right to switch off’

February 24, 2025
10 min read

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 rights of other employees and the business’ interests.

Higgs v Farmor’s School

February 24, 2025
5 min read

This year’s campaign theme, 'Accelerate Action', poses the challenge of how to drive meaningful change for women, and in particular, women in leadership.

International Women’s Day – Accelerate Action: advancing women in leadership

February 24, 2025
5 min read

A recent Tribunal decision in Afshar and others v Addison Lee Ltd has found that the two-year backstop on deductions from wages claims was void.

Tribunal decision opens door to expansion of employer liability for deductions from wages claims

February 23, 2025
3 min read

The Government has confirmed that new rights to statutory neonatal care leave (SNCL) and pay (SNCP) will come into effect from 6 April 2025.

New rights to neonatal care leave and pay come into effect from 6 April 2025

February 22, 2025
3 min read

A UK employment tribunal has for the first time ruled that a belief in voodoo qualifies as a protected religious belief under the Equality Act.

Voodoo is a protected religious belief, UK tribunal rules

February 21, 2025
1 min read

Workplace ‘banter’ remains a significant legal issue for businesses, with 57 employment tribunal claims last year related to inappropriate workplace jokes.

Workplace banter leads to lawsuits

February 17, 2025
1 min read

President Trump signed multiple executive orders that address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and policies. What does this mean for UK and global employers?

Trump rolls back DEI in the US – should UK employers change course?

January 29, 2025
5 min read

We look at recent developments regarding statutory leave in relation to domestic abuse, and consider some practical steps that employers can take to support employees.

How can you support employees experiencing domestic violence?

January 25, 2025
10 min read

The UK government has published several significant changes to their guidance for employers sponsoring migrant workers.

Sponsor guidance changes employers should be aware of

January 23, 2025
10 min read