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Can part-time workers claim if their part-time status is only one reason for less favourable treatment?
20 Aug 2026The Supreme Court has confirmed that part-time workers can bring a claim under the Part-time Workers Regulations where their part-time status is an effective cause of less favourable treatment: it does not have to be the sole cause. This significant judgment resolves previous conflicting case law.
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New trade union laws leave a fifth of employers feeling unprepared
05 Aug 2026Bob Fahy, Partner in our Employment team has contributed to an article in the HR press regarding concerns among employers about the new trade union laws that are coming into force from October 2026.
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Government consults on revised tipping Code of Practice
26 Aug 2026The Government has launched a consultation on a revised statutory Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips, reflecting new requirements under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The consultation closes on 29 September 2026.
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Trade union access: why every employer needs a plan
07 Sept 2026From 30 October 2026, trade unions will have a new statutory right to access workplaces. We explain what employers need to do now to prepare, and why waiting for an access request to arrive could leave you at a disadvantage.
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EAT confirms wider scope for considering conduct in strike-out applications
07 Sept 2026The decision provides useful guidance on the circumstances in which correspondence and other conduct can be taken into account when considering whether strike out is appropriate.
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Government confirms framework for statutory trade union right of access
14 Apr 2026The government sets out how the new statutory right of union access will operate, including processes, safeguards and enforcement mechanisms.