The Renters' Rights Act is the most fundamental change to residential tenancies in nearly 40 years.  Its changes also affect tenancies granted to agricultural workers.

The Government’s latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1691) introduces several significant updates which will be implemented between 2026 and 2027. The changes will affect businesses, and migrant workers including individuals seeking settlement soon. Below, we explore the changes which are of most relevance to employers, and their practical implications.

Recent commentary from the Care Quality Commission ("CQC") is a timely reminder that adult social care providers need clear local arrangements for delegated healthcare activities ("DHT"), particularly where services are registered for the regulated activity of personal care only and not for treatment of disease, disorder or injury ("TDDI").

The revised code of practice will update the guidance aimed at helping employers balance the requirement to conduct immigration checks with equality law obligations.

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) highlights the need for employers to carefully balance safety-critical drug policies with disability discrimination legislation. 

In a recent decision, an Employment Tribunal has found that a charity trustee was not entitled to whistleblower protection under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA).