Following several rounds of debate between the House of Commons and the House of Lords on the Employment Rights Bill (Bill), the Government announced in
The Court of Appeal has ruled that Timis and Sage v Osipov binds Employment Tribunals to permit claims brought by employee whistleblowers for the “detriment
On 23 October 2025, the UK Government launched the first of their consultations on the new rights set out in the Employment Rights Bill (Bill),
Last month, the Government opened a consultation on enhancing protection from dismissal for pregnant women and new mothers during a protected period. At its most
In Halstead v JD Wetherspoons plc, the Employment Tribunal has considered whether an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments to their processes and the way
According to recent statistics published by Law360, male employees at the UK’s top law firms are considerably out-earning their female counterparts, with a typical 26%
BDBF has been named Senior Executive Team of the Year at the prestigious International Employment Lawyer (IEL) Awards 2025. These annual awards celebrate the very
The party season is here, and it’s time to celebrate. But before the mulled wine flows and the dance floor calls… ho-ho-how do you keep the festivities merry, bright and free of the dreaded HR hangover?
This month, BDBF celebrates its 13th anniversary – thirteen years of delivering outstanding results for senior executives, partners and employers in the highest-stakes employment disputes.
From 1 December 2025, the maximum period for ACAS Early Conciliation will increase from six to twelve weeks. The Government’s stated aim is to ease
In Henderson v GCRM Ltd & Ors, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has considered whether it is possible to hold an “innocent” decision-maker liable for the
The EAT’s recent decision in AB v Grafters Group Ltd reminds HR teams that employer responsibility for harassment may extend beyond the workplace. What happened
