Employers should be prepared to comply with a new law that overhauls workplace rights in the United Kingdom. The first provisions took effect when the act received Royal Assent in December, and additional requirements are...more
Employment contracts often contain clauses that contractually exclude employees’ entitlement to remuneration for the period until the validity of an employer’s dismissal of the employees has been clarified by a court....more
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law...more
When an employer dismisses an employee, UK law requires clarity about the real reason for that decision. Recently, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed in Chand v. EE Ltd, that the focus should be placed on what the...more
In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. Catch up on January’s highlights here. Unfair Dismissal: A Defective Internal Appeal Process...more
On 3 February 2026, the UK government published an updated implementation timeline for its landmark Employment Rights Act 2025 (the Act), amending and clarifying when key reforms are to come into force. We set out below the...more
The Employment Rights Act 2025 ("ERA 2025") will progressively usher in major changes to UK employment law in the coming years....more
An updated implementation timeline and several consultation exercises provide more detail about forthcoming Employment Rights Act reforms; the consultations on fire and rehire and flexible working are most relevant for our...more
Stricter fire-and-rehire rules are coming. With broader statutory protections and a sharply heightened risk profile, employers should prepare now to ensure they are in the strongest position when the new regime takes effect....more
2026 will see significant developments in United Kingdom employment rights, as well as new pay reporting measures in Europe. In this article, we look at what this means in practice and how employers can stay ahead of the...more
In our recent article exploring key global employment law trends for 2026, we identified ‘landmark labour reform’ as a defining theme for the year ahead. The UK was a key example of a jurisdiction undergoing such change and...more
The UK government recently released guidance clarifying that from January 1, 2027, employment tribunals will no longer be subject to a statutory cap when reaching judgments on unfair dismissal compensation claims. ...more
In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. ...more
On 18 December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025 following months of back-and-forth between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and represents the most...more
As the dust settles on a headline-grabbing year for UK employment, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal period for employers. The much-debated Employment Rights Act 2025 secured Royal Assent in December 2025. With several...more
As we settle into 2026, many employers will be turning New Year intentions into action plans. The Employment Rights Act 2025 tops the HR legal to-do list for the year ahead, with significant strategic and operational work...more
The year 2025 brought a wide range of employment law decisions with major practical impact. Both the Federal Labor Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) addressed key issues on protection against...more
With the Employment Rights Act 2025 coming into force just before Christmas, HR reform will be a defining theme of 2026. Early, joined‑up planning across HR, Legal and Compliance with a focus on policy, training and...more
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, kick-starting the most significant and wide-sweeping employment reforms in a generation....more
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “ERA 2025”) has now received Royal Assent. The ERA 2025 will introduce the most significant changes to UK employment law in over a decade. The reforms will affect all organisations with...more
In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers....more
Yesterday, the Employment Rights Act 2025 became law after receiving Royal Assent. While this is a significant milestone, most employers do not need to make immediate changes for the most part. The Government will implement...more
The House of Lords approved the Employment Rights Bill on 16 December 2025 and it is now waiting for Royal Assent. It is the biggest change to individual employment rights in a generation and reflects the government's belief...more
In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. Catch up on October’s highlights here. Where Key Employment Law Reforms Currently Stand - The...more