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Media reporting now allowed in family courts
The Transparency Project is a pilot scheme that allows journalists to report directly from family courts. It was rolled out in 2023 and has recently been extended across England and...
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Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman: how will this affect employers?
On 16th April 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex rather than gender identity or reassignment, as referred to...
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Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023: new legislation in force
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into effect on 6th April 2025, making Neonatal Care Leave a day-one right. Our employment law solicitors explain how the new...
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Changes to Statutory Sick Pay: an employer’s guide
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change, following a series of consultations between the Government and key stakeholders. The new rules include making it a day-one right for employees...
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Employment law changes coming up in April 2025
2025 will see many new employment law changes come into effect, with a focus on better pay and higher National Insurance. Employment law solicitor, Samatha Castle, recaps the key changes...
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Employment Rights Bill amendments to mark a huge generational change
The Employment Rights Bill introduced fairer measures for zero-hour workers. Now, it’s set to be amended even further; over 200 pages worth, in fact. Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has...
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The Employment Rights Bill: a crackdown on zero-hour contracts
The Employment Rights Bill, published on 10th October 2024, has introduced fairer measures to those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees...
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Key changes for landlords in 2025
There are several key changes on the horizon for landlords this year, some more inevitable than others. In this blog, our property litigation solicitors look at what these expected changes...
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Sexual harassment at work: what employers need to know about their new duty
Employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. This new duty was incorporated into the Equality...
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Budget 2024: what it means for you
The much-anticipated Autumn 2024 Budget has finally been announced and there are some big changes affecting individuals and businesses. In this blog, we look at how Labour’s first Budget in...
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Clare’s Law and its impact on domestic abuse cases
Clare’s Law, more formally known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), gives people the right to ask the Police if their partner has a previous record of criminal and/or...
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What a Labour Government means for employment law
On Friday 4th July, Sir Kier Starmer and his Labour Party were elected to govern the UK. The election of a Labour Government marks a new chapter for England, Wales,...
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