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Two recent cases remind us of the importance of clear and precise written contracts

The new draft Code of Practice sets out best practice for employers seeking to impose changes to terms and conditions by dismissing and re-engaging employees.

Where someone is treated less favourably because they are married to a particular person, can they bring a claim for marriage discrimination?

Can an employer safely dismiss a disabled employee for reasons connected to their disability?

Are an employee’s WhatsApp messages still private after being downloaded to a work computer?

The Supreme Court rules in favour of the owners of flats overlooked by London’s Tate Modern

Tesco, ASDA and NatWest are among the organisations reported as supporting the Positive Parenting Alliance’s new initiative, which encourages employers to take a more employee-friendly approach to divorce and separation.

Following the controversial and much discussed decision of the Supreme Court in Harpur Trust v Brazel, the UK Government have launched a consultation on holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular-hours workers.

On 25th January 2023, Mr Justice Poole made the first Transparency Order under a reporting pilot that will be conducted in Family Courts in Leeds, Cardiff and Carlisle. Duncan Lomax considers the implications of the Pilot, together with the recent decisions of Mostyn J.

The Home Office have introduced a new exemption from the Immigration Skills Charge for Senior or Specialist Workers.

Biometric Residence Permits are set to expire on 31 December 2024, as Right to Work checks are digitised

As part of the Government’s New Plan for Immigration, published July 2022, a new Permission to Travel scheme is due to commence this year that requires all individuals who wish to travel to the UK to acquire permission in advance of their travel.