Insights

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:

Earlier this month, we published a detailed guide on the key considerations when selling a care home. Here are some key takeaways to make sure you are well prepared.

Many GPs are Landlords of tenants in their surgery buildings. Most commercial leases require tenants to obtain landlord consent before assigning their lease to a new tenant. There are key actions and considerations for GPs who are landlords when they receive a request for consent to a lease assignment.

The High Court has confirmed that employers may be liable under data protection and privacy laws in certain circumstances where personal information is disclosed following deceptive tactics, even if the disclosure is made orally.

On 7 July 2025, the government tabled further amendments to the Employment Rights Bill ahead of its House of Lords Report Stage on 14 July. These proposed changes would tighten several aspects of the Bill and, if passed, could have important implications for employers.

Workplace Compass: The Government’s latest amendments to the Employment Rights Bill would void NDA terms that prevent workers speaking out about harassment or discrimination. We explore what this could mean for employers in practice.