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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Industrial Relations And Trade Union Reform

It's been a busy week for developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with more pieces of the industrial relations jigsaw emerging.

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

What's New In Employment Law: February 2026

Every month we summarise the key employment law developments from the previous month that you need to know about. We cover important recent cases, new legislation and other changes in this area.

United Kingdom Employment

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Womble Bond Dickinson

EEOC Harassment Guidance Rescinded: What Employers Need To Know

In a 2-1 vote on January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission fully rescinded its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.

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NAVEX

The Cap On Unfair Dismissal Compensation Will Be Completely Removed From The Employment Rights Act From 1 January 2027

Practitioners and commentators were expecting a reduction in the minimum service requirement for unfair dismissal – currently two years – but the removal of the cap appeared at the eleventh hour...

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didlaw

Are Employee Ownership Trusts Still Worth Considering As An Exit Strategy After The Budget?

United Kingdom Employment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

TUPE Takeaways: What Is An Economic Activity?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Employment Rights Act Timeline

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

UK Employment Law In 2026: Preparing For A Watershed Year Of Reform

United Kingdom Employment

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Ius Laboris

Future @ Work 2026 – Executive Summary

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

What's In The Employment Rights Act?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Will The Employment Rights Act Mean A New Dawn For Trade Unions?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

The UK FCA's Non-financial Misconduct Framework: Implementation Strategies Ahead Of September 2026

United Kingdom Finance

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Dechert

Dyson Forced Labour Case Proceeds To Trial: Key Lessons On Compliance In Global Supply Chains

United Kingdom Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

'Good Jobs' Podcast: What Will Industrial Relations Reforms Really Mean For NI Employers?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Employment Update January 2026 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Legislation To Reverse PACCAR Decision And Regulate Litigation Funding Agreements Accelerated

United Kingdom Litigation

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Lewis Silkin

S6:E6 – The Surprising Science Behind Teamwork, Trust & Engagement | Di Gates, Connection Heroes (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Square One

Reasonable Adjustments For Disability – A Guide For Employers

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Data Centres: Common Issues And How To Avoid Them (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Understanding Financial Abuse And Economic Abuse: Protection And Support (30 January 2026)

Financial abuse, also known as economic abuse, is a serious form of domestic abuse that affects many people across the UK.

United Kingdom Employment

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

What Is Quiet Cutting, And What Can I Do About It?

There's been a lot of column inches dedicated to the idea of quiet quitting in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic...

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 5.2026

As part of its ongoing efforts to make the country even more attractive to highly skilled workers, Portugal has implemented several immigration reforms, including...

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CONVINUS

FCA Guidance On Tackling Non-financial Misconduct: What Should Firms Do Now? (Podcast)

Join Wendy Saunders, Helen Adams and Rosie Moore as they explore the FCA's final guidance on tackling non-financial misconduct.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Family-friendly Rights And Equality

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

How Will The Employment Rights Act 2025 Impact On The Use Of Fixed Term And Casual Contracts In Schools?

United Kingdom Employment

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Wrigleys Solicitors

UK Pensions: DC Trustee Agenda Update – February 2026

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

Employment: To The Point (January 2026)

United Kingdom Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

UK Employment Law Changes In April 2026: Six Things HR Should Know

United Kingdom Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Why Didlaw Remains A Leading Employment Law Firm In London In 2026

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

Work And Class Episode 2: Talking Outreach With Former Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce CBE (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Gender Pay Gap Reporting: A Complete Practical Guide And FAQs

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Paid Miscarriage Leave Confirmed For NI: What's Coming And How To Prepare

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Work Absences For Skilled Worker Visa Holders: Employer Insights

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Work And Class Episode 2: Talking Outreach With Former Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce CBE (Podcast)

Tom Heys and Sophie Jameison sat down with I. Stephanie Boyce CBE, former President of the Law Society, to talk about why employers heading into schools isn't just a nice thing to do—it can actually change lives.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Gender Pay Gap Reporting: A Complete Practical Guide And FAQs

This is a complete practical guide to gender pay gap reporting obligations for companies of all sizes and sectors in Great Britain. The FAQ format is designed to help employers to calculate your gender pay gaps...

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Paid Miscarriage Leave Confirmed For NI: What's Coming And How To Prepare

The Department for the Economy has set its policy to extend statutory parental bereavement leave and pay to cover miscarriage before the end of the 24th week of pregnancy, with day one rights from April 2026.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Work Absences For Skilled Worker Visa Holders: Employer Insights

When sponsoring a migrant on a skilled worker visa, employers must closely monitor absences to remain compliant with their sponsor licence.

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 22 – Employment Law Developments In 2026 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Sponsoring Workers As An Employment Agency Or Third-Party Employer

The UK's immigration system provides opportunities for employers to sponsor skilled foreign workers under the Skilled Worker visa route.

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

A New Year, A New Refresh Of Your Diversity Systems And Controls? A Look At The SRA's Updated Guidance For Law Firm Employers

Law firms regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority should take note of the SRA's expectations when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Facing A Talent Crisis In Engineering And The Role Of Sponsorship

The UK's engineering sector is teetering on the edge of a major talent crisis. According to recent reports from the Royal Academy of Engineering...

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Understanding Skilled Worker Salary Requirements And Exemptions

UK employers sponsoring Skilled Worker visas must typically pay at least £38,700, but exceptions allow lower salaries in specific cases.

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Reporting Employee Changes To The Home Office Sponsor Licence

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Employment Update January 2026 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

What Do I Need To Know About The New FCA Rules On Non-financial Misconduct?

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

Further Changes To Bereaved Partners' Paternity Leave Rights Confirmed From 6 April 2026

United Kingdom Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Employers Can Support Parents Through Neonatal Care Leave And Pay

United Kingdom Employment

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Buckles Law

Global Employment Law In 2026: Three Trends Set To Define The Year Ahead

Worldwide Employment

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Lewis Silkin

UK Pensions: What's New This Week? January 12, 2026

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

UK Employment Rights Act 2025: More Secure Work And Basic Employment Rights

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

I Secretly Recorded A Meeting With My Employer. Can I Use It As Evidence?

United Kingdom Employment

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didlaw

S6:E6 – The Surprising Science Behind Teamwork, Trust & Engagement | Di Gates, Connection Heroes (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Square One

26 Predictions For The World Of Work In 2026: What Will Be Top Of Mind For Business Leaders And Policy Makers At The End Of The Year?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

How To Assess Risk With NAVEX One

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NAVEX

UK Employment Roadmap At A Glance

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

What's Happening In NI Employment Law In 2026?

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

New Decision Gives Leeway To Employers On Collective Redundancies

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

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Employment Update January 2026 (Podcast)

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Travers Smith LLP

S6:E6 – The Surprising Science Behind Teamwork, Trust & Engagement | Di Gates, Connection Heroes (Video)

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Square One

Webinar Recording: Employment Law Lab - November Edition 2025 (Video)

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Burness Paull

The Fair Work Agency: Plans For State Enforcement Of Employment Rights (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Understanding The Employment Rights Bill: A New Era For Employers, Employees And Workers (Video)

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

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