Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections

Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026)

From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed

Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026: “Day One” Entitlements

Paternity Leave

As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally transform the UK workplace by introducing several "Day One" entitlements. Now, paid

When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?

The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow of the late Mr. Eric Alger, who died from mesothelioma, sought

Why disregarding the minimum wage constitutes modern slavery

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act 1998 remains contentious, especially after the introduction of the NMW (Amendment) Regulations 2025, as it draws the legal line in the sand between employment and