- The qualifying period for
Unfair dismissal changes – commencement regulations made
Government Consultation on Zero Hours Contracts Reforms
On 2 June 2026, the government published its consultation on reforms to zero hours contracts: Make Work Pay: ending one-sided flexibility – reforms of zero hours and similar contracts.
The reforms which are contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) have not yet taken effect. Regulations are required to outline key details
Preventing the misuse of non-disclosure agreements
On 15 April 2026, the government launched a consultation on regulations to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace harassment or discrimination.
NDAs
NDAs are formal agreements or clauses used to keep information confidential by preventing disclosure. Historically, they have been used to protect commercial data, trade secrets and sensitive business
Can an employer withdraw a conditional offer?
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision is a timely reminder that, without clear wording on conditions and notice, withdrawing an accepted job offer may expose employers to contractual liability.
Background
Mr Kankanalapalli (K) was offered a project manager role with Loesche Energy Systems Ltd in September 2022, with a proposed start date of 1 November
Trade Union Access to Workplaces: What Employers Need to Know About the New Draft Code of Practice
The UK government has published a consultation on a draft statutory Code of Practice on trade unions’ right of access to workplaces. The draft Code of Practice was published on 8 April 2026, with the consultation closing on 20 May 2026. These proposals signal a fundamental shift in the landscape of trade union access —
Vereinfachte Sozialversicherungsregeln für kurzfristige Geschäftsreisen
Nach einer vorläufigen Einigung zwischen den EU-Institutionen (Az. EMPL_AG(2026)787916) ist eine spürbare Entlastung bei grenzüberschreitenden Kurzaufenthalten vorgesehen: Für Geschäftsreisen und kurzfristige Einsätze von bis zu drei Arbeitstagen innerhalb eines 30‑Tage‑Zeitraums soll künftig keine A1‑Bescheinigung mehr erforderlich sein – mit Ausnahme des Baugewerbes. Für Unternehmen bedeutet dies eine erhebliche Reduzierung des administrativen Aufwands und der
Simplified social security rules for short-term business travel
Following a provisional agreement between the EU institutions (ref. EMPL_AG(2026)787916), a notable easing of administrative requirements for short-term cross-border assignments is envisaged: in future, an A1 certificate will not be required for business trips and short-term assignments of up to three working days within a 30‑day period, with the exception of the construction sector.
UK Pensions | The Mansion House agenda: a legislative turning point
When we last examined the Mansion House agenda in January (see here), we noted the tension between voluntary commitments to UK and alternative asset investments and the trade-offs inevitably involved when changing investment strategy. In the background there loomed the prospect of a sweeping reserve power in the Pension Schemes Bill, by which the
EOR in France: The do’s and don’t’s
Over the past years, the use of Employers of Record (“EOR”) has significantly increased outside of Europe and is now also developing across European countries.
This growing interest is due to the EOR system offering increased flexibility to companies, in particular for those intending to expand their business in countries where they do
The EU Inc. and employee participation
On 18 March 2026, the European Commission published the proposal for a new, harmonised European legal form: the EU Inc.Under the EU Inc. companies could opt into a single, uniform set of rules applicable across the EU. Currently, differences between the 27 Member States in areas such as incorporation, governance, employment law and taxation create