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
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
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
Can Blair’s 1997 employment law reforms help the sector prepare for the seismic changes coming with the Employment Rights Act? In this episode of The
Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, employers will be prohibited from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent disclosure of information relating to harassment or discrimination.
On 8 April 2026, the Government published its response to the completed consultation on the new rights of trade unions to access workplaces, as well
Various employment law changes are coming into force in April 2026. Our at-a-glance guide rounds them up and also links to BDBF briefings where you
In April 2026, increases will be made to the maximum compensation limits for certain Employment Tribunal awards, and to statutory pay and national minimum wage
What is an “equality action plan”? The Employment Rights Act 2025 provides that private sector employers with 250 or more employees must develop and publish
In this 60-minute webinar, BDBF Managing Associate Tom McLaughlin and Principal Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman provide a step-by-step guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025
On 5 February 2026, the Government opened a consultation on the flexible working changes included in the Employment Rights Act 2025. In particular, views are
On 4 February 2026, the Government opened a consultation on certain aspects of the fire and rehire changes included in the Employment Rights Act 2025.
