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When “subject To” Isn’t Enough: What Employers Need To Know About Conditional Job Offers
A job offer marked “subject to” satisfactory references, right to work checks and a probationary period might feel like a holding position, something that binds no one until every box has been ticked. It is a reasonable assumption, and one that employers have often relied upon. But as a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling has made clear, that assumption can also be a costly one.
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Buckles Law
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Alternatives To Pay Rises: How Employers Can Retain Staff In A Challenging Market
For many employers, particularly SMEs, the pressure to retain good people is running ahead of what the payroll can support. Salary increases commit a business to ongoing cost, and in a period of squeezed margins and economic uncertainty, that is a commitment many cannot responsibly make. The question, then, is how to keep valued employees engaged and motivated when a pay rise is not the answer.
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Buckles Law
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Changes From April 2026 And Actions For Employers
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes to UK employment law, including day-one rights for paternity and parental leave, reformed statutory sick pay provisions, and mandatory Equality Action Plans for larger employers. A new Fair Work Agency has been established to enforce these expanded worker protections, requiring employers to review policies and ensure compliance with updated regulations.
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Winston Taylor
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Imaging Orders In UK Employment Disputes: Protecting High-value Confidential Information And Intellectual Property
When key employees with access to proprietary technology and trade secrets depart for competitors, employers face significant risks of confidential information misappropriation. The recent case of Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd v Ngoma demonstrates how imaging orders can preserve critical evidence from devices and cloud accounts, while also revealing the careful balance courts strike between protecting legitimate business interests and respecting employee rights during the disclosure process.
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A&O Shearman
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Locked In Or Held Up? The Economics Of Employee Non-Compete Clauses
Non-compete clauses have come under increasing scrutiny by policymakers and competition authorities worldwide. This article examines the complex economics behind these employment restrictions, exploring when they may hinder competition and innovation versus when they protect legitimate employer investments in training. Through the lens of human capital theory, it analyzes whether blanket bans or more nuanced, market-specific approaches better balance worker mobility with employer incentives.
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