Employment Law – Get ready for change

The Employment Law Act 2025 is introducing some fundamental changes to the law governing employment, and employers need to prepare now. Some highlights are set out below, but there are numerous provisions which will come into force over the coming two years regarding...

Employment: A mixed bag for 2025

The Labour government plan to introduce many changes to employment law but most will not come into law effect until 2026. Below are some changes which are either already in place or are imminent. Protection from Sexual Harassment. The Worker Protection (Amendment of...

Labour’s Labour plans

With a new Labour government, Marina Vincent, partner in our employment law team considers what changes are likely in employment law. In May this year, Labour published “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay – Delivering a New Deal for Working People”.  Their manifesto...

Restaurants – Employment Issues

Restaurants are many and varied – they can range from a van with some seating outside to an establishment with 3 Michelin stars. However, whatever their size or quality, if they employ staff, they will all have the same employment issues. Basics If a restaurant...