UK Employment Law Insights

Discover how the Fair Work Agency will affect UK employers, from workplace inspections and enforcement powers to penalties and compliance obligations.

From April 2026, new workplace reforms will expand access to statutory sick pay, introduce Day One rights to certain family leave, and strengthen bereavement protections. Employers should review policies and payroll systems now as the next phase of employment law reform begins.

Movember highlights prostate cancer and men’s health. Learn your workplace rights, reasonable adjustments, and protections under the Equality Act when returning to work after cancer.

Discover what the Employment Rights Bill means for UK employers and employees – from maternity dismissal protections to bereavement leave and new trade union rights.

Explore the grounds for discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, including age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, and more. Understand your legal protections and the process for filing a discrimination claim.

Supreme Court rules ‘sex’ under the Equality Act means biological sex – impacting workplace policies, single-sex spaces, and trans rights in the UK.

New employment protections for domestic abuse victims have been proposed under the Employment Rights Bill. Learn how these changes could impact workers and employers in the UK.

Under new UK employment law, all workers will receive sick pay. We outline the consequences for workers and employers.

Discover how unconscious bias affects workplace decisions and learn how employers can address it.

Our Senior Associate, Génevie Kuiper-Isaacson, explores key employment rights for those living with cancer, including legal protections, workplace support, and leave entitlements.

From April 2025, eligible parents can claim neonatal care leave and pay. Learn how this impacts employees and employers.

Flexible working is now a day-one right in the UK. Our latest insights explore the legal changes, employer responsibilities, and the benefits of flexible work. If your request has been unfairly denied, our experienced employment solicitors can help.