Most employers want to improve diversity and representation, but good intentions can still create legal risk. Learn where positive action can go wrong and how to avoid crossing the line into unlawful discrimination.
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Reduction in the qualifying period for unfair dismissal takes effect from 01 January 2027 – this means employees starting on 01 July 2026 will reach six months’ service at that point. Here’s why you’ll want to consider reducing the duration of your probation periods.
The latest tribunal statistics claims continue to increase at a time when the employment tribunal system is already creaking at the seams. For employers, that means greater legal costs, increased management time, operational disruption and longer periods of uncertainty when disputes arise. So why are claims increasing, and is there actually anything employers can be doing to mitigate the trend?
Recent Ministry of Justice data points to a sharp rise in whistleblowing claims reaching employment tribunals. Yet at the same time, the success rates of those claims remains incredibly low. At first glance, this might feel like good news for employers. But the reality is more nuanced and real risks still exist. Matt Wishart, Employment Lawyer and litigation expert shares his thoughts.
From October 2026, trade unions will have a new right to request access to your workplace. The Government’s draft Code of Practice (under consultation until 20 May 2026) means that employers who receive these requests will face new obligations backed by significant financial penalties for non-compliance.
Employers must now create and retain records showing compliance with statutory holiday entitlement rules, and keep them for at least six years.
From 6 April 2026, parental leave, paternity leave, and a new right to bereaved partners’ paternity leave with become day-one rights.
From 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is changing. For many employers, this will be one of the most significant and costly reforms under the Employment Rights Act.
Think you’ve got until 2027 to worry about changes to unfair dismissal? Think again! We’ve done the maths…it’s sooner than you think.
Join our upcoming session on 11 March to help prioritise and prepare for the Employment Rights Act, ensure managers thrive in an increasingly challenging employment environment, and hear our take on the practical impact of recent tribunal trends.
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