United Kingdom: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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QCS Expands Care Sector Support Through Strategic Partnership with Weightmans
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) has formed a strategic partnership with Weightmans law firm to provide enhanced legal and compliance support to UK care providers facing workforce challenges, new employment legislation, and evolving regulatory requirements. The collaboration combines QCS's compliance expertise with Weightmans' specialist health and care sector legal knowledge to help care organizations navigate complex operational and regulatory environments. Together, they aim to deliver practical guidance
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Weightmans
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Government Publishes Updated Code Of Practice On Right Of Trade Unions To Access Workplaces
The UK government has introduced a revised code of practice governing trade union workplace access rights, effective October 2025, featuring significant changes to application procedures, negotiation timelines, and enforcement mechanisms. The new framework establishes a presumption in favor of granting access and imposes substantial financial penalties for non-compliance, with fines reaching up to £500,000 for repeated violations. Employers must now navigate stricter obligations to facilitate both phys
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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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Employment Bulletin - September 2026
The UK Government is consulting on sweeping reforms to equal pay law that would introduce mandatory pay transparency in job adverts, reinstate statutory questionnaires for discrimination disputes, and create a new enforcement unit with investigative powers. These proposals, alongside recent tribunal decisions on union inducements, restrictive covenants, and discrimination protections, signal a fundamental shift in how employers must approach pay equity and workforce management.
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Slaughter & May
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Acas Publishes Fully Revised Draft Code Of Practice On Disciplinary And Grievance Procedures
On 30 July 2026, Acas published a fully revised draft Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, marking the first comprehensive update since 2015. The proposed changes introduce significant new requirements around informal resolution, reasonable adjustments for disabled workers, and updated guidance on suspension, mediation, and the right to be accompanied at workplace meetings.
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Winckworth Sherwood
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FCA Non-financial Misconduct
The Financial Conduct Authority's new rules on non-financial misconduct, effective September 1, 2026, present significant challenges for financial services firms navigating the intersection of regulatory compliance and employment law. This comprehensive guide examines the regulatory framework, identifies key risk areas including social media activity and whistleblowing, and provides strategic considerations for HR professionals preparing for implementation.
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Burges Salmon
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