From July 2024, employers in England, Wales, and Scotland will need to navigate the UK’s first Statutory Code of Practice on ‘Dismissal and Re-engagement’. Commonly known as “fire and rehire,”...

In the latest King’s Speech, a host of significant reforms were unveiled, poised to have a considerable impact on HR and employment law across the UK. As experts digest these...

What is Conflict? Conflict is a natural aspect of any organisation, but the key to minimising its negative impact lies in effective conflict management and resolution strategies. Conflict is essentially...

Mediation is a structured process. The mediator will contact the parties to discuss: the main issues what they want to achieve out of the process confirm the parties’ agreement to...

We can all appreciate the joy England fans feel as they wake up from Wednesday night’s football victory. Fans may already be fantasising about their weekend football celebrations, but employees...

Mediation works as a tool to bring two or more parties together to communicate clearly and try to reach an agreement acceptable to all involved. Working with a mediator allows...

As predicted, the country has woken to a ‘Labour Landslide’ with the largest majority they have seen in years. With this change of Government comes another shake-up of employment rights....

Clifford v IBM United Kingdom Ltd (10 June 2024) Settlement Agreements – Future Discrimination Claims Precluded A recent important judgment this week in Clifford v IBM United Kingdom Ltd [2024] […]