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Jersey is a popular place to establish an companies because the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (the Law) is modern, flexible and modelled on English companies legislation.

Recent Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal decisions from July 2026 reveal critical implications for employers regarding statutory rights, disability discrimination claims, and procedural compliance. The rulings clarify when provision, criteria or practice (PCP) requirements are met, how retrospective cap increases apply to discrimination awards, and the importance of clear contractual language in displacing statutory holiday rights.

Jersey's succession and probate laws have undergone significant modernization through the 2026 Amendment Law, fundamentally changing how surviving spouses inherit property and clarifying inheritance rights for blended families. How will these reforms to dower rights, collateral succession rules, and the gender-neutral principal heir concept affect your estate planning strategy?