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TUPE Transfer Liability | What the ABC v Huntercombe case means for Employers and Workers

The TUPE Regulations 2006 protect employees when a business or service changes hands and also determines which liability is transferred to the new employer, which can be complicated.

Reasonable Adjustments | A Guide to what is "Reasonable"

In recent years, creating an inclusive and accessible workplace has not just been a legal requirement—it is a commitment to fostering a diverse, supportive and productive environment for all employees. In competitive markets, becoming the employer of choice has never been more relevant - one major step towards this is ensuring your business meets the needs of your workforce by implementing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities or other specific needs.

National Inclusion Week - and why inclusion is key to a profitable business

National Inclusion Week (15-21 September 2025) is a reminder that a business will flourish when everyone feels that they are playing a part in the success. Inclusion is about creating an environment where all employees contribute and is more than just diversity.

Alzheimer's Disease and Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

September is World Alzheimer's Month - a global campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those affected by dementia. Employers should bear in mind, not only this month, but at all times that people with Alzheimer's can still make a valuable contribution to the workplace and their value should not be discarded or minimised by discrimination.

AI at Work | What Employers Need to Know about the Legal Risks and Responsibilities

28 Jul 2025
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Employment Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming workplaces across the UK, thereby providing increased efficiency, enhanced decision making and automation of many routine tasks. There are now recruitment tools that can scan CVs to AI through Performance Management Systems, so there is a wide range of potential benefits for employers. However, with this advancement in AI technologies, there comes legal risks and responsibilities.

Labour's Day One Employment Rights | To Be Or Not To Be?

In a recent review of Labour's Employment Rights Bill, the House of Lords rejected a provision that would have granted protection to workers, against unfair dismissal from day one of their employment - something that formed one of the foundations of Labour's pledges within their manifesto. Instead, the House of Lords have backed an amendment to introduce a six-month qualifying period, replacing the government’s original proposal.