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From garage to unicorn – Employment law lessons for scaling tech teams
Catherine Bourne
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.
23 September 2025
HMRC Covid scheme amnesty: action by 31 December 2025
The COVID pandemic was a difficult time for businesses, and many legitimately relied on financial support provided through government schemes to help them to survive and retain employees. However, it is estimated by HMRC that circa £10billion was also lost as a result of incorrect applications and outright fraud.
12 August 2025
Preparing for changes to non-disclosure agreements from 1 October 2025
In June the Ministry of Justice announced new legislation under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 which affects NDAs and confidentiality clauses.* Related guidance, published at the beginning of June, sets out the impact of this legislation on the enforceability of such agreements.
25 June 2025
Managing digital nomads: What UK employers need to know
Digital nomadism - working remotely from outside the UK - is on the rise. Some estimates suggest 165,000 British citizens are living and working abroad as digital nomads for on average seven months of the year. But allowing staff to work overseas, even temporarily, can trigger a complex mix of immigration, tax, and employment law issues.
9 June 2025
The Employment Rights Bill Tracker
The UK’s Employment Rights Bill, described as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation,” was unveiled in October 2024. In December, we provided an overview of its key provisions and their implications for both employers and employees.
