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Lost in translation? Spring clean your cross‑channel documents
Sophie Voelcker
23 April 2026
Employment law changes tech businesses need to know about
A significant number of employment law reforms are coming into effect in 2026 and 2027 following the introduction of the Employment Rights Act 2025 at the end of last year.
10 March 2026
What tech businesses need to know in 2026
At our recent Tech Briefing, 'What tech businesses need to know in 2026', we explored how the EU’s Digital Omnibus package and the UK’s Employment Rights Act will reshape compliance for UK tech SMEs.
28 January 2026
Reform of UK Employment Law: A 2026 guide for french employers in the UK
As 2026 begins, the UK is entering a period of the most substantial reform of employment rights in a generation. The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) became law in December 2025 following extensive Parliamentary debate and marks a decisive shift in the balance between employers and workers. Overall, ERA 2025 represents a material strengthening of workers’ rights in the UK, bringing employment protections closer to European standards in several key respects.
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important whistleblowing cases Wicked Vision and Barton Turns highlights the need for legislative reform of the UK’s outdated and ineffective rules on workplace whistleblowing.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.
