It is more common than most people might think for companies to appoint external consultants to carry out investigations. For example, if a grievance is submitted against a member of the Board...

As the start of a new tax year approaches there will be an increase to the statutory rates payable for certain employment rights that will apply from April 2025.

The Government has released its response to the consultation on new requirements under Awaab's Law, including timescales for repairs in the social rented sector.

On Friday 9 May two men were found guilty of criminal damage for felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree and causing damage to Hadrian's Wall which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a World Heritage Site.

In our blog at the turn of the year we highlighted that one of the significant changes this year would be the introduction of a new right to neonatal care leave and pay.

In response to growing public and political concerns that the current levels of legal migration are sustainable, last week the Government published a White Paper setting out its plans for reshaping...

In a recent judgment in the case of Gourlay v West Dunbartonshire Council, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has provided useful guidance setting out how tribunals should critically assess financial loss...

The financial crisis in 2008 saw a huge expansion of the gig economy in the UK, with companies increasingly relying on self-employed labour as an alternative to taking on people on a permanent basis.

HR Professionals and employment solicitors are well accustomed to reviewing grievances and Tribunal claims alleging harassment or victimisation at work. In the 14 years since the Equality Act 2010.

Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer is liable for the discriminatory acts of its employees if those acts are done during the course of employment.

English law recognises the autonomy of contracting parties, subject to some exceptions in terms of consumer contracts and tenancy agreements. Parties are generally free to agree to the law...

Under Wales' Renting Homes Act 2016, landlords can recover abandoned properties without court proceedings by following a set notice and inquiry process. Contract-holders can contest abandonment claims within six months if proper investigations aren't conducted.

The Court of Appeal ruled that under the JCT Design and Build Contract, contractors can terminate contracts for repeated defaults, even if earlier defaults were cured. This judgment introduces risks for employers, emphasizing stricter compliance with payment timelines and termination provisions

30 March and 4 April are the annual reporting deadlines by which large employers have to report their gender pay gap information.

Indirect discrimination remains an important consideration for businesses who are looking to implement new workplace policies or ways of working.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has hit the workplace like a tidal wave, and every day it seems to make its way into a different area of the business.

In the judgment handed down 24 June 2025, Bellhouse & Anor v Zurich Insurance PLC [2025] EWHC 1551 ("Bellhouse 2"), which primarily addressed consequential cost issues...

The Data (Use and Access) Bill ("the Bill") received Royal Assent on 19 June and is now the Data (Use and Access) Act ("the Act").

Devonshires' Building Safety Act 2022 Conference addressed key topics like fire safety roles, resident engagement, service charges, and recent tribunal decisions. Expert speakers highlighted ongoing legislative changes, including increased responsibilities for landlords, residents, and safety dutyholders under evolving building safety regulations.

Earlier this week, we were pleased to hold a breakfast briefing on the Government's Commonhold White Paper (CWP). The briefing represented an initial foray into the wide-ranging issues which CWP raises.