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The changes, which took effect on 18 February 2026, form part of the Government’s wider Plan to Make Work Pay and are intended to make

Some changes are confirmed, while others remain subject to consultation and further guidance. Either way, employers will face increased obligations and greater risk if they

For many employers, these figures reflect growing uncertainty ahead of the implementation of the Employment Rights Act (ERA). The new legislation is expected to make

With recent additions increasing the expected cost to UK businesses by another £80m a year, total compliance costs are now forecast to exceed £5bn annually.

Constructive dismissal claims often hinge on whether a final incident – the so-called “last straw” – justifies an employee’s resignation. A recent EAT decision has