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The Employment Rights Bill - 365 days on
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) was published 365 days ago. It has been billed as the biggest shake-up to employment law rights in this...
Oct 10, 2025


Majority of workers still awaiting compensation under tribunal penalty scheme: Alan Lewis comments in People Management
A recent investigation has exposed major flaws in the UK’s system for enforcing employment tribunal awards. The government backed scheme...
Oct 6, 2025


In defence of HR - John Hayes writes for Personnel Today
The criticism of HR, levied by the Sunday Times as a bloated, obstructive force in UK business, overlooks a deeper truth: HR has grown...
Sep 25, 2025


UK Immigration Law Changes 2025: Labour’s white paper and the future of settlement
In the latest episode in our podcast series, our new business immigration team, Alex Finch and Rebecca Tester introduce themselves before going on to discuss recent major changes to the UK’s immigration system. The UK government’s recent white paper on immigration sets out reforms designed to reduce net migration, shift focus towards domestic workforce development, and recalibrate the balance between attracting global talent and controlling settlement. Among the most signif
Sep 25, 2025


Welcome to our Autumn edition of CL Q.E.B
The Employment Bill’s progress to Royal Assent continues apace despite the retreat of Angela Rayner, its most prominent cheerleader, to...
Sep 24, 2025


The rise of HR in British business: John Hayes comments in the Sunday Times
The number of people employed in HR has grown in recent years, with HR roles now outnumbering doctors and lawyers in the UK, prompting...
Sep 23, 2025


Jaguar Land Rover staff told to claim Universal Credit after cyber attack halts production: Alan Lewis comments in People Management
The recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has triggered a production shutdown now stretching over two weeks, with disruption...
Sep 19, 2025


Do I need an AI policy? Partner Catherine Wilson shares some thoughts
In August I wrote a blog about the use of AI in HR. My personal enthusiasm for AI remains unbounded however irrespective of my own...
Sep 17, 2025


Workplace grievances are on the rise: John Hayes comments in The Times
With Employment Tribunal claims rising by over a quarter in the last three years, could the increasing use of generative AI tools like...
Sep 12, 2025
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