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A Guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the ERA) became law on 18 December 2025 and will make sweeping and significant reforms to our employment law landscape
January 28, 2026 No Comments
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Part-time status need only be an effective cause of less favourable treatment to give rise to a claim
In Augustine v Data Cars Ltd the Supreme Court has made it easier for part-time workers to complain about being treated less favourably than a
August 28, 2026 No Comments
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Work parties, alcohol and consent: EAT clarifies when conduct is ‘unwanted’
In AB v GH Limited the EAT has clarified how consent and intoxication affect whether sexual conduct is ‘unwanted’ for harassment purposes. Consent is an
August 28, 2026 No Comments
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Revised ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: what employers need to know
On 30 July 2026, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) published a revised draft of their Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
August 28, 2026 No Comments
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Right to be accompanied: EAT confirms no request means no statutory duty
In Wolfe v Taka Mayfair Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered whether the right to be accompanied at a meeting applies where an
August 28, 2026 No Comments
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Are you responsible? New right to work rules extend liability beyond direct employers
From 1 October 2026, employers will become obliged to conduct ‘right to work’ checks on a wider range of individuals, extending beyond those who have
August 28, 2026 No Comments
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LUNCHTIME WEBINAR – Unfair Dismissal: Are you ready for 2027?
LUNCHTIME WEBINAR – 22 September 2026 From 1 January 2027, the unfair dismissal landscape will change significantly. More employees will be able to bring claims,
August 28, 2026 No Comments
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BDBF shortlisted for Employment Team of the Year at the Chambers UK Solicitor Awards 2026
BDBF has been shortlisted for Employment Team of the Year at the prestigious Chambers UK Solicitor Awards 2026. These awards recognise the very best of the
August 21, 2026 No Comments
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BDBF welcomes new associate Abi Harindra
BDBF, the market-leading employment and partnership law boutique, is pleased to welcome Abi Harindra as a new associate. Abi brings valuable experience advising both employers
August 3, 2026 No Comments
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What should employers be considering ahead of the introduction of the new unfair dismissal rules on 1 January 2027?
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
July 27, 2026 No Comments
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Government launches consultation on regulating workplace monitoring technologies
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
July 27, 2026 No Comments
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Equal Pay: Government launches consultation on equal pay and pay discrimination
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
July 27, 2026 No Comments
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Training agreements: Court of Appeal delivers a warning for employers seeking to claw back costs
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,
July 27, 2026 No Comments
