Court of Appeal Confirms Gender Recognition Act 2004 Does Not Recognise Foreign-Acquired Non-Binary Status

Each month we will be asking a question on a hot topic to one of our employment specialists. This month, Tessa Robinson, Legal Director, considers the legal implications when an employee in receipt of PHI benefits becomes fit enough to return to work.

Our HR team describe the options and set out the progress of a possible claim.

The Mental Health Act 2025 brings in the most significant changes to mental health legislation in over 40 years.It updates how people are assessed and treated during a mental health crisis, and it creates new responsibilities for employers.

If you own or manage a workplace or any non-domestic premises, carrying out a fire risk assessment is not just good practice, it's a legal requirement.

With more people working from home, embracing hybrid working, or spending time away from the office, the way we approach health and safety has shifted. But one thing hasn’t changed: your legal duty to keep your people safe – wherever they’re working.

ACAS has recently published its long-awaited guidance for employers to help their understanding of their obligations in relation to neurodiverse employees, to increase awareness and to encourage “neuroinclusive” workplaces.

There are currently 5 potentially fair reasons for dismissal in the UK. Each of them requires a process, sometimes the process can be lengthy, and short cuts can be risky.

The last budget pushed employment costs to record highs, and many employers are seeking ways to cut costs to offset higher taxes – we look at the role of technology, as well as more traditional methods for achieving workplace efficiencies.

In this guide, we’ll walk through practical steps to implement behavioural safety into the heart of your workplace, creating a safer, more connected team in the process.

A recent survey of over 300 employers with over 3 million savers has highlighted some startling information of where employers and employees could be losing out.

We take a look at what changes are definitely being introduced in 2025, and what to look out for throughout the coming year.

No longer a temporary solution, hybrid models are now a permanent fixture, reshaping how business leaders and HR professionals manage their teams.

We take a closer look at how to simplify the process of providing the best possible package for your team while also reaping maximum benefits for your company.

By nature, a zero hours contract means that the employee is not guaranteed any work or a set number of hours per week or per month.

Objectives should not be a ‘once a year’ exercise. By revisiting objectives regularly we can check on progress, on relevance and we can add and remove objectives.

As companies transition to remote working arrangements, it’s more important than ever for businesses to find ways to ensure their employees are safe and healthy.

Removal of the cap for sponsor licence application priority services – now an unlimited service!

Employers who invest in comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives can reap numerous benefits, including increased productivity, enhanced job satisfaction, and improved overall employee well-being.