Historically, trade union ballots were required to be posted in order to be valid. However, as of 25 August 2026, workers are now able to vote electronically and through the workplace. This applies to statutory trade union ballots, including those…
Over the past few months, our Employment team has noticed a rise in employees seeking interim relief when they have been dismissed following issues at work, such as whistleblowing or disability discrimination. Interim relief can be incredibly useful in securing…
This month, the first tranche of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into force. These changes introduced significant new rights for employees and corresponding obligations for employers, with immediate practical implications for HR, payroll, and workplace policies. The…
A pilot scheme that was designed to help spare families from drawn-out proceedings regarding child matters is now being rolled out nationwide over a three-year period. Formerly known as Pathfinder Courts, ‘Child Focused Courts’ were first implemented in 2022 and…
Significant updates to statutory compensation limits and employment-related payments will come into effect from 6 April 2026, following the introduction of the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026. These annual revisions impact a wide range of employment rights, from…
Since our article in July 2025, “The Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap for Implementation”, the Government has now published an updated timeline for the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025, providing further details about both the reforms which are being…
London as the destination divorce capital of the world Some destination weddings might be destined for a destination divorce as the recent case of Potanina and Potanin defined some important considerations when looking at Jurisdiction and the Court’s ability to…
The Government has opened its consultation on enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers – the first consultation under its Make Work Pay Plan. It is already unlawful to discriminate against an employee because of their pregnancy or…
Good Divorce Week is an initiative organised by Resolution, a national organisation of family law professionals who are committed to a constructive approach to resolving family disputes, prioritising the best interests of families and children. Good Divorce Week explores how…
On 2 July 2025 the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the case of Standish v Standish whereby a unanimous decision was reached to dismiss the appeal of Mrs Standish following the Court of Appeal’s decision to classify £77.8m…