Insights
Government consults on worker status reform and substitution clauses
22 Oct 2026Proposals could reduce the weight given to substitution clauses when deciding worker status and shift the burden of proof in some tribunal claims.
Government makes regulations bringing new sexual harassment and trade union reforms into force on 30 October 2026
15 Oct 2026Employers should review their harassment prevention measures and prepare for changes to trade union access and representation before the new rules take effect.
Tribunals must consider whether dismissing a whole claim is proportionate before making an unless order
15 Oct 2026An unless order that threatens to dismiss a whole claim must be a fair response to any future breach, not just a way to apply pressure.
Employers may need to reassess disciplinary proceedings when new information about disability emerges
15 Oct 2026New information about an employee’s disability may require employers to review ongoing disciplinary action and reconsider whether it remains justified.
School uniform changes - Part 2 - Calculating procurement spend
14 Oct 2026In our recent blog Upcoming school uniform changes we provided guidance on planning school uniform procurements and what to include in contracts to protect your school.
Complaints handling in the AI era - Top tips for academies on AI-generated parental complaints
14 Oct 2026As technological advances continue to alter the way that people communicate, it is now more important than ever for academies to consider their approach to the effective management of parental complaints, particularly the growing number of complaints drafted using Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT.
