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

Congratulations to Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester, for winning the Makerfield by-election overnight. It now seems inevitable that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party and, if everything is to be believed, shortly become the sixth Prime Minister of the UK since the Brexit vote of 2016. It is widely believed that this would mean be a more populist left leadership within the Labour Party. So, what would this mean for employment law in

The Government has launched a further series of consultations ahead of the implementation of key provisions of the ERA 2025. The latest consultations are: Employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children Misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Reforms of zero hours and similar contracts We recognise the importance of these consultations to our client base and therefore urge you to get involved. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and

The Government's latest amendments to the Employment Rights Bill were confirmed yesterday, including the application of zero hours...

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