Insights
Trade union Codes updated ahead of October reforms
14 Jul 2026The Government has published updated Codes of Practice supporting the Employment Rights Act 2025's trade union reforms. The changes provide greater clarity on union access during recognition campaigns and the practical operation of enhanced rights for union representatives.
EAT upholds reduced Acas uplift on £1.7 million award
14 Jul 2026The EAT ruled that an Acas Code uplift must be reconsidered if a remedy award is reassessed on appeal and upheld a tribunal's decision to defer grossing up where the tax treatment of a complex award was uncertain.
Worker status limits enforcement of restrictive covenants
14 Jul 2026The High Court has confirmed that group companies cannot enforce restrictive covenants against workers by relying on third-party rights. The judgment also reinforces that each restrictive covenant must be justified on its own merits.
Upcoming school uniform changes
10 Jul 2026Having been on the horizon since September 2023, when Labour announced their plan to reduce the cost of buying school uniforms, the new rules on limiting the number of compulsory items of branded school uniform come into force on 1 September 2026.
Allergy safety in schools: speed read on what schools need to know about the new DfE guidance
10 Jul 2026The Department for Education (DfE) has published new guidance in relation to allergy safety in schools.
Holiday pay enforcement moves a step closer
09 Jul 2026The government has launched a consultation on how the Fair Work Agency (FWA) will enforce statutory holiday pay from 2027. The proposals signal a significant shift away from relying solely on individual tribunal claims and towards a more proactive enforcement regime.
