On 1 January 2027, the period of service needed to claim unfair dismissal will be reduced from two years to six months. At the same
On 8 July 2026, the Government launched a consultation on options for regulating the use of workplace monitoring technologies. The proposals range from issuing guidance
On 14 July 2026, the Government opened a consultation aimed at informing a “comprehensive reform of the current equal pay framework”, seeking views on gaps
In Geeks Ltd v Watts the Court of Appeal (CA) has ruled that a clawback provision for training-related costs was an unlawful, and therefore unenforceable,
BDBF Managing Partner Gareth Brahams, Partner Claire Dawson and Partner Paula Chan have all been individually recognised in the Lexology Index: Labour & Employment 2026
In this 45-minute webinar, BDBF Managing Associate Jamie Barton and Knowledge Lawyer Rose Lim discuss the latest legal developments in an era of rapid social
In Cunningham v BBC the EAT has held that an employer had enough information to have known that an employee with type 2 diabetes was
In Chandrashekarappa v Wipro Ltd the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether an employee was entitled to full payment of a promised bonus in circumstances where
As of 19 June 2026, data controllers – including employers – must have a data protection complaints process that meets the requirements set out in
On 9 June 2026, the Department for Business and Trade launched a consultation on potential new employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously
LUNCHTIME WEBINAR – 7 July 2026 In an era of rapid social change and escalating “culture wars”, employers are facing increased challenges in balancing competing
On 16 June 2026, BDBF Partner Nick Wilcox will be speaking at the 7th Annual IFSEA International Conference in London. His session, entitled “Preventing Sexual
