For most of modern economic history, there has been an implicit bargain at the heart of advanced economies: productivity rises, and living standards broadly follow.
Workplace disciplinaries have traditionally depended on human judgment: managers weighing evidence, assessing credibility, applying policy and exercising discretion. As artificial intelligence systems become more capable,
The Government has announced a number of consultations on proposed employment law reforms forming part of the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025. The
Key Points With nine weeks remaining, just over one in eight employers have published their 2025/26 gender pay gap data. As at 30 January 2026,
Key Points AI is now widely used by candidates when preparing job applications, including CVs, cover letters and application responses. Recent survey data suggests that
🔔 Article Update This article has been superseded by an updated version since publication. For the latest 2026 employment law changes, please read the most
On the 18th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent and formally became the Employment Rights Act 2025. This concludes the legislative process
The Government’s Employment Rights Bill has now completed its passage through Parliament, having cleared its final stages in the House of Lords. While the Employment
🔔 Article Update This article has been superseded by an updated version since publication. For the latest 2026 employment law changes, please read the most
As we highlighted in an earlier post, the new rates for the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage that will apply from the
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