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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

Lawyers warn that the act is likely to increase litigation that will further strain an overburdened employment tribunal system, in which parties wait at least 18 months for final hearings.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 Likely to Increase Workers’ Rights Claims

January 8, 2026
1 min read

Ben Smith comments on the employment litigation outlook for 2026.

Employment Litigation Outlook for 2026

January 5, 2026
1 min read

The Employment Rights Bill has successfully completed its final stages in Parliament, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 to become the Employment Rights Act 2025.

The Employment Rights Bill Has Passed – Preparation Starts Here!

December 16, 2025
10 min read

The Government has published a working paper seeking views on options for reform of post-employment non-compete clauses.

A Case for Reform? New Working Paper on Non-Compete Clauses Published

December 18, 2025
10 min read

How will Mr and Mrs Clause navigate the changing employment law landscape this Christmas?

Santa Confronts Compliance – Cautionary Tales from the North Pole

December 18, 2025
3 min read

The FCA has confirmed that the non-financial misconduct guidance will come into force on 1 September 2026.

Non-Financial Misconduct: FCA Finalises its Guidance

December 16, 2025
5 min read

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

The Employment Rights Bill made it close but failed to pass the House of Lords on 10 December 2025.

The Employment Rights Bill – Back to Ping Pong – But Close to the End?

December 12, 2025
3 min read

Ben Smith, associate at employment firm Littler, said: “Removing the caps entirely also makes it more difficult for unfair dismissal claims to be resolved without litigation, if potential claimants have unrealistic expectations of compensation the tribunal might award."

Unfair Dismissal Changes – Employment Rights Bill

December 9, 2025
1 min read

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