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Drugs and alcohol testing in the workplace: key points from case law

Drugs and alcohol testing in the workplace: key points from case law

Workplace policies on drugs and alcohol can be complex, requiring careful consideration of legal, health, and disciplinary issues. Taking our cue from cases in this…

Supporting employees with ADHD: awareness, adjustments and legal risks

Supporting employees with ADHD: awareness, adjustments and legal risks

As October draws to a close, so does ADHD Awareness Month - a timely reminder for employers to understand the condition and their legal responsibilities…

Government launches four major consultations under the Employment Rights Bill

Government launches four major consultations under the Employment Rights Bill

The government has opened four significant consultations under the Employment Rights Bill (to become the Employment Rights Act 2025 in due course). Below is an…

Government’s latest round of ‘name and shame’ reminds employers of the importance of National Minimum Wage compliance

Government’s latest round of ‘name and shame’ reminds employers of the importance of National Minimum Wage compliance

Last week the Government published the names of almost 500 employers who failed to pay the national minimum wage (NMW). High profile inclusions in the…

‘Together, we care’ – Reflections on Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025

‘Together, we care’ – Reflections on Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025

This last week (9th-15th October) marked Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK. The theme for this year was 'Together, we care' with a focus on…

Fair or Flawed? Making Performance Appraisals Legally Defensible

Fair or Flawed? Making Performance Appraisals Legally Defensible

Performance appraisals are meant to motivate, develop and reward - but when things go wrong, they can quickly become Exhibit A in a tribunal bundle.…