HM Treasury has updated its guidance on special severance payments, with a renewed focus on approval, transparency, governance and value for taxpayers’ money. Special severance
Following the first phase of implementation in April 2026, attention is now turning to the next stage of the Employment Rights Act timetable. Several measures
As we move into the second half of 2026, we now look ahead to the 2027 employment law changes. Contrary to the impression you might
In an article published back in March 2026, we considered the issue of whether an AI tax and a four-day working week could form part
Performance management remains a difficult area for many employers. Recent research by Freeths, for instance, found that 48% of senior HR and business leaders have
The idea of a “job for life” has largely disappeared. Most people now expect to move between employers, roles and even occupations several times during
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is intended to sit at the centre of a more coordinated system for enforcing employment rights. Created through the Employment
Workplace AI is becoming a routine part of working life, but the latest research suggests that many employers are still struggling to turn adoption into
In a previous article last year, we discussed whether university is still worth it in a labour market placing greater value on practical skills, experience
Significant changes to unfair dismissal rights are approaching, and employers should not assume that the key date is only 1 January 2027. Although the new
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