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Employment Rights Bill update – help shape future legislation
The Employment Rights Bill should receive Royal Assent this month. On 28 October 2025, the House of Lords considered the House of Commons’ amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Lords proposed changes to: 1. zero-hours clauses (amending their own amendment); 2. the day-one right to unfair dismissal protections (insisting on a 6-month qualifying period, rather than day-one); and 3. industrial action ballot thresholds (disagreeing with the proposal t
Nov 3
Success in the High Court for Constantine Law in five-day restrictive covenant trial.
In Tom James -vs – Max Potter, The Honourable Mr Justice Ritchie has decided that a 12 month non-compete clause is not enforceable against a UK visiting tailor Press Release 22 October 2025 Stefan Brochwicz-Lewinski, John Hayes, Max Potter, Julia Whyte, Zahra Mahmood A High Court case involving a young personal tailor and the world’s largest customised tailoring company, headquartered in Tennessee, US has concluded. In Tom James v Max Potter, Judge Justice Ritchie ruled tha
Oct 27
Constantine Law in the High Court: Square Mile bespoke tailor Tom James takes legal action against ex-employee
US based tailoring giant Tom James Company has launched legal action against an ex-employee Max Potter, alleging breaches of restrictive covenants and confidentiality. Tom James are seeking to enforce a non-compete clause until June 2026. Mr Potter denies wrongdoing, calling the case “bullying” and saying it could force him into bankruptcy. Managing Partner, John Hayes who is acting for Mr Potter commented to City AM: “This case highlights the conflict between a big US corp
Oct 17
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
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
Closure of the care worker visa. What now? Rebecca Tester writes for Care Markets
The government announced major changes to the immigration rules, which came into effect on 22 July. One of the most controversial changes...
Sep 19
Duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: the end of the staff social? Eleanor Rogers writes in Solicitors Journal
Seven months on from the introduction of a new positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, Senior...
Jun 30
PIPs and Living Wage Consultations: Have you had your say?
The consultation periods for two key areas of change affecting employers will close on 30 June 2025. Have you had your say yet? The...
Jun 25
The ERB - an update
On 18 June 2025, the House of Lords is considering the Employment Rights Bill, in the last of 10 Committee Stage readings of the Bill. ...
Jun 18
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