Employment Tribunal awards £392k for Accrued Holiday Pay
A long‑serving employee has been awarded almost £392,000 in unpaid holiday pay, underlining the dangers of informal arrangements and poor holiday management.
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Contractor Recovers £3.2m Despite Defective Payment Notice
A High Court ruling has clarified when a contractor may still recover millions despite defective payment paperwork on a major construction project.
Health and Safety Executive Reminds Employers They Are Responsible for the Safety of Home Workers
Health and Safety Executive Reminds Employers of Responsibilities for Home Workers.
Managing Sickness Absence After the SSP Changes
Discover what the upcoming SSP reforms mean for your organisation and explore practical strategies for reducing sickness absence, supporting wellbeing and strengthening your attendance processes.
Understanding the Impact of the Reduced Qualifying Period for Unfair Dismissal
A shorter qualifying period means higher risk for employers. Discover the key changes and the practical steps HR teams should take now.
The End of Upward Only Rent Reviews? Legal Insights SMEs Need for 2026 Lease Negotiations
Shifting market conditions, and a potential change to rent review rules mean SMEs may have more power in 2026 lease negotiations than expected. Discover what this could mean for your next commercial lease.
Tanzanian Worker Awarded Compensation After Swahili Ban Ruled Discriminatory
When a Tanzanian employee was told not to speak Swahili at work, his employer faced serious consequences. This tribunal case highlights key lessons for employers on discrimination and workplace culture.
Managing Shareholder Disputes Before They Start: Modernising Shareholder Agreements in 2026
Modern shareholder agreements are becoming essential as governance standards tighten in 2026. Discover the key updates SMEs should make now to prevent disputes before they start.
Managing Capability Issues for Short‑Service Employees on Sickness Absence
This article explores how to manage capability and sickness absence issues fairly and lawfully for short‑service employees.
Court of Appeal Overturns US$16m Mask Contract Award
Background to the Covid‑Era Supply Contract The Court of Appeal has overturned an award of more than US$16 million in a dispute arising from a Covid-era contract for the supply of millions of surgical face masks. The case concerned an April 2020 agreement under which Advanced Multi-Technology for Medical Industry, trading as Hitex, a Jordanian