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Personal Liability for Reasonable Adjustments: A Wake-Up Call for Managers and Employers

The EAT’s decision in Merriman v 1st Staff Ltd highlights that managers can face personal liability for disability discrimination, emphasising their vital role in handling adjustment requests carefully.

29 September 202629 September 2026

New Rights for Family Bereavement and Pregnancy Loss: No one should have to fight for time to grieve

From April 2027, UK employees will gain unpaid bereavement leave rights for close family and pregnancy loss, alongside protections against detriment or dismissal.

29 September 202630 September 2026

Trade Unions Are Coming In: Are employers ready for the new right of access?

From 30 October 2026, trade unions can access workplaces for recruiting and representing workers, posing significant implications for employers, especially regarding compliance and negotiations.

29 September 202629 September 2026

Trade Union Information Duty Delayed: What employers need to know

The Government has postponed the requirement for employers to inform workers about their trade union rights to 1 January 2027, providing additional time for compliance.

28 September 202630 September 2026

Managing probationary periods under the new 6-month unfair dismissal threshold

Employers in England and Wales must adapt to new employment law changes from January 2027, notably reducing the unfair dismissal period from two years to six months.

25 September 202629 September 2026

The October ERA compliance countdown: Are you ready?

Our strategic roadmap outlines key legal changes for organisations, including extended tribunal time limits, updated Right to Work duties, and enhanced harassment protections effective from October 2026.

24 September 202630 September 2026

Doubling the Clock: How the 6-month tribunal limitation period changes HR risk management

With effect from 1 October 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 doubles the Employment Tribunal claim period from 3 to 6 months, necessitating significant changes in HR practices and risk…

7 September 202630 September 2026

Questions we’ve received from clients this month

This month, key HR risks include ensuring protected settlement talks under section 111A and understanding zero-hours contract reforms, which aim to enhance worker rights, not ban the contracts.

23 July 202623 July 2026

What does the reduction of the qualifying period mean for fixed-term contracts?

From 1 January 2027, the unfair dismissal qualifying period drops from two years to six months under the Employment Rights Act. Because non-renewal of a fixed-term contract is legally a…

22 July 202623 July 2026

AI in Disciplinary & Grievance Processes: A growing challenge for employers

AI-generated grievances often introduce excessive length, unverified case law, and inflated claims. UK employers should focus on early informal conversations, enforce data protection under UK GDPR, and avoid replying line-by-line…

21 July 202623 July 2026

Guest Blog | Minimising Workplace Coaching Risk: Why HR governance matters more than ever

UK employers face significant compliance risks in coaching, which is often unregulated. UCA Cymru provides a framework ensuring quality and accountability for HR leaders and coaches.

20 July 202623 July 2026

Navigating the Backdated Statutory Mileage Rate Increase: An employer’s action plan

Significant changes to statutory mileage allowance rules have been announced, effective 6 April 2026. Employers must adjust expense policies in line with updated rates.

1 June 202623 July 2026

Deadline Alert: The 1st of May Real Living Wage implementation

By May 1, 2026, accredited Living Wage employers must update payrolls and contracts, following new independently calculated wage rates.

29 April 202630 April 2026

The advice we’ve been asked for in April

In April 2026, UK businesses face crucial employment law changes, with a focus on sick pay reforms and phased employee return rights.

29 April 20267 May 2026

April ERA Recap: Navigating the new employment reality

The UK’s employment landscape has significantly changed with new rights, impacting employer compliance and record-keeping ahead of future milestones.

29 April 20267 May 2026

Guest Blog | UK workplace drug testing

Employers must ensure drug testing policies comply with legal standards, confirming results through accredited laboratories to avoid unfair dismissal.

29 April 202621 July 2026

Balancing Beliefs: Why the EAT Lister v New College Swindon judgement matters

The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Lister v New College Swindon will clarify belief discrimination boundaries for employers in education.

15 April 2026

Stress at Work: More than just a bad day

This piece discusses the legal responsibilities of UK employers regarding workplace stress, emphasising mental health’s significance beyond physical safety.

1 April 20268 April 2026

Thinking Differently: Why neurodiversity is a workplace superpower

Neurodiversity Celebration Week promotes action to support neurodivergent individuals at work, emphasising legal obligations and inclusive practices in recruitment.

17 March 2026

Refreshing Law featured in Business Live

Lousha Reynolds leads Refreshing Law, offering accessible legal advice with 17 years of expertise, as featured in Business Live.

10 March 202612 March 2026

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