Insights

The Home Office has unveiled fresh measures targeting sectors heavily reliant on overseas workers, with a focus on increasing enforcement and encouraging skills development in the UK.

The Government has announced plans to reform the apprenticeships system in order to provide better career opportunities for young people.

On 18 September 2024, the UK Government decided to delay a key provision of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REULA), which was set to alter how UK courts handle EU-derived laws.

The EHRC has updated its technical guidance on sexual harassment in light of the forthcoming duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment (Preventative Duty).

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment in a long-running employment status case involving part-time football referees. The judgment offers clarity for employers, particularly in cases involving mutuality of obligation and control.

As we mark National Inclusion Week, employers may wish to reflect on their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.