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Keeping the peace at Christmas – top tips for shared parenting over the festive season
Lauren Evans
9 December 2025
Whistling in the Wind
The Court of Appeal’s judgment in the important whistleblowing cases Wicked Vision and Barton Turns highlights the need for legislative reform of the UK’s outdated and ineffective rules on workplace whistleblowing. To quote from its final sentence:
3 December 2025
Festive Insights
The festive season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for employers, it also brings heightened risks. Work social events, whether Christmas parties, drinks after work, or team dinners, are legally considered an extension of the workplace. That means employers can be held liable for misconduct that occurs at these gatherings, even when no harm was intended.
13 November 2025
Anti-Bullying Week: Understanding the Legal and Cultural Risks
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, an important opportunity to reflect on workplace culture and the need to create environments where respect and inclusion are the norm. Despite increased attention on this issue, recent research highlights that one in seven workers has experienced bullying at work, so there is clearly room for improvement and progress.
10 November 2025
Share plans and proprietary estoppel: be careful what you promise
A recent High Court decision highlights the importance of seeking legal advice when dealing with exit negotiations involving share plans. In this case, the High Court found that the CEO of Global Data plc did not exercise discretion under a share plan to allow the employee to retain and exercise his share options beyond the termination of his employment. However, the employee was still entitled to a remedy under equitable principles because of the assurances made to him.
5 November 2025
From garage to unicorn – Employment law lessons for scaling tech teams
To scale up successfully will necessarily involve increasing headcount. It is crucial for tech companies to understand the challenges that come with a growing workforce. From hiring practices to contract structuring and managing flexible workforces, this article discusses the key employment law lessons for scaling tech teams.
