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Fair Dismissal: Why Following the Right Process Matters
Employment Law

Fair Dismissal: Why Following the Right Process Matters

23 January 2026

Employer alert: Having good reasons to dismiss isn’t enough Many employers believe that if they have solid grounds to dismiss an employee—such as poor performance, misconduct, or redundancy—they can simply let that person go. Unfortunately, employment law doesn’t work that way. In the UK, a fair dismissal requires two things: a fair reason and a […]

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Losing good staff to overseas jobs? How to Keep Your Best People
Employment Law

Losing good staff to overseas jobs? How to Keep Your Best People

28 October 2025

Are you watching your best employees leave for opportunities abroad? You’re not alone. One in four UK workers plan to quit their jobs in 2025,

New Changes to the UK Immigration Rules from 14 October 2025
Business Immigration

New Changes to the UK Immigration Rules from 14 October 2025

22 October 2025

On 14 October 2025, the UK government published a number of changes to the immigration rules that will come into effect on various dates. 

Employment Law considerations for autumn business restructuring
Employment Law

Employment Law considerations for autumn business restructuring

10 October 2025

As we move into autumn 2025, many business owners are considering restructuring their companies to adapt to changing market conditions.

Record Spike: Why the Home Office is revoking so many sponsor licences
Business Immigration

Record Spike: Why the Home Office is revoking so many sponsor licences

01 October 2025

In the 12 months between July 2024 and June 2025, the UK Home Office revoked approximately 1,948 sponsor licences, more than double of the 937 revoked in the previous year.

Selection Criteria: How Fair Redundancy Becomes Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law

Selection Criteria: How Fair Redundancy Becomes Unfair Dismissal

22 September 2025

When businesses face difficult times, redundancies often become unavoidable. However, what starts as a legitimate redundancy process can quickly turn into an unfair dismissal claim if employers get the selection criteria wrong.

New Rules for Employment Tribunal Claims and Responses
Employment Law

New Rules for Employment Tribunal Claims and Responses

17 September 2025

From May 2025, the Employment Tribunal has introduced new rules on how claims (ET1) and responses (ET3) must be presented.

Does a skilled worker need to be reported to the Home Office if they are absent from work?
Business Immigration

Does a skilled worker need to be reported to the Home Office if they are absent from work?

15 September 2025

There is no strict maximum number of days a Skilled Worker can be out of the UK for short trips.

Holiday Pay Complications: Part-Time, Zero Hours and Overtime Workers
Employment Law

Holiday Pay Complications: Part-Time, Zero Hours and Overtime Workers

10 September 2025

A practical guide for employers navigating complex holiday entitlements

Are HR and Employment Law Issues Holding Your Business Back?
Employment Law

Are HR and Employment Law Issues Holding Your Business Back?

02 September 2025

After years of advising employers on employment law matters, we’ve noticed a clear pattern.

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