Our recent announcement that Anita Vadgama has joined the Constantine Law team has been picked up by the legal press: Law 360 (£): The Revolving Door: Weil Bags A&O Global Finance Co-Head - Law360 New Law Journal https://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/content/constantine-law-anita-vadgama Solicitors Journal: Constantine Law expands with senior partner Business in the news: Constantine Law Continues Growth Strategy with Senior Partner Appointment - Business in the News Employer News

Managing Partner, John Hayes' thoughts on the possible direction of travel for employment law under a government led by Andy Burnham have been picked up by the press. John's believes that a Burnham-led government may signal a more “interventionist” approach to workplace regulation, but that this must be balanced against the need to drive economic growth and maintain labour market flexibility. John urges employers to have their voices heard by engaging with the consultation on

Last week's announcement of our two new partner hires, James Baker and Julie Goodway has been picked up by the legal press. Read more below: Constantine Law expands with new hires - Solicitors Journal https://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/content/constantine-law-james-baker-julie-goodway https://employernews.co.uk/news/james-baker-head-of-employment-at-lee-thompson-and-julie-goodway-from-thomas-mansfield-solicitors-join-constantine-law/

After one of the wettest winters on record, it comes as a relief to see Spring is well and truly underway. Although the government’s attention has been diverted by war in the Middle East, the Employment Rights Act continues to dominate the domestic agenda of many businesses and most HR teams. We outline below what has now come into force and what is coming down the line, along with an updated timeline. As ever, our team is here to support your business so please do get in to

Planned strikes by National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers members on the London Underground in the next six weeks highlight the complexities of introducing a compressed four-day week. Unions are at loggerheads over the proposals with the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen supporting the move for fewer working days days, the RMT warns longer shifts could increase fatigue and safety risks. Employment lawyer, Alan Lewis , commenting to Peop

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

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of Sandra Moody, a black higher-level teaching assistant, who successfully proved race discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal after being accused of having an “angry face” and intimidating pupils at a Southwark primary school. The tribunal found that complaints about her tone and facial expression were vague, exaggerated and influenced by negative racial stereotypes, with similar behaviour by white colleagues not scrutinised

Following the successful conclusion of the Tom James v Max Potter case in the High Court last month, Constantine Law Managing Partner, John Hayes, writes for The Times today (11 December) about the ease with which interim employment injunctions are granted in the High Court. John points out that this practice of “holding the ring” can lead to a hugely expensive and stressful speedy-trial process during which all the usual High Court steps are compressed into between two an

Before our readers unwind for Christmas, we thought it prudent to round up where we are with The Employment Rights Bill’s ping pong deadlock. As far as day one unfair dismissal rights goes the deadlock has finally broken with the government conceding a six-month qualifying period before the right applies. It also announced that the 52-week cap for compensation for unfair dismissal would be removed, currently the maximum award is £118,223. It is not however clear if the cap w