With the Employment Rights Act finally gaining Royal Assent in December 2025, we take a look at what's in store for employment law in 2026. Our updated tracker highlights some of the key changes for 2026: April 2026 New pay rates: Each April new statutory minimum rates apply for the year ahead. From 1 April 2026, minimum pay rates per hour will increase to: ·         National Living Wage: o 21 and over - £12.71 – 4.1% increase (or £977 increase per year for full time staff o

The House of Lords has this week stood firm against the government’s proposal to introduce "day-one" unfair dismissal rights, and have once again reaffirmed their position that there should be a six-month qualifying period. Peers argued that businesses need greater clarity and stability before such sweeping changes take effect. Speaking to People Management, Constantine Law partner, Alan Lewis , pulled no punches, describing the proposed shift from a two-year qualifying perio

Constantine Law partner, Catherine Wilson , gives her thoughts in The Yorkshire Post on how the ERB must balance the needs of employees...

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Research done by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has highlighted the persisting gender pay gap in the real estate...

Constantine Law Managing Partner, John Hayes, argues in The Times that Donald Trump's determination to end what the President calls...

In today's evolving employment landscape, understanding how to properly manage redundancies is crucial for businesses.  In our latest...

Alan Lewis is quoted in People Management on the increase to the time limit for employees to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal...

Last week, the Government launched four significant consultations on key provisions of the Employment Rights Bill, marking a major step...