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4 people putting the hands over the top of each other, Government Publishes Draft Updates to Industrial Action Codes of Practice

Author: Michael Summers Key Contact: Chris Aldridge Earlier this month, the Government published draft revisions of the codes of practice...

Employment

•January 5, 2026•Acuity Law

Employment Rights Bill receives Royal Assent

Author: Summer Pearce Key contact: Chris Aldridge On 18 December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the...

Employment

•December 9, 2025•Acuity Law

Updated Statutory Sick Pay and Parental Pay Rates from April 2026

Key Contact: Swyn Llyr The Department for Work and Pensions has published its proposed benefit and pension rates for 2026-2027,...

Employment

•December 3, 2025•Acuity Law

Important Update: Government to reduce qualifying period for unfair dismissal from 24 months to 6 months

Key Contact: Chris Aldridge Author: Summer Pearce As part of its manifesto commitment, the Labour Government planned to offer all...

Employment

•November 27, 2025•Acuity Law

The Autumn Budget 2025 Raises the Stakes for Employers

The Labour Government’s Autumn Budget, announced yesterday by Rachel Reeves, outlined some expected changes in business taxation and employment regulation....

Protect Your Business This Festive Season: A Reminder on Sexual Harassment Laws

Employment

•November 25, 2025•Acuity Law

Protect Your Business This Festive Season: A Reminder on Sexual Harassment Laws

The festive season is fast approaching, and while it’s a time for celebration, it’s also a time to stay vigilant. The Sexual Harassment (Workplace Protections)...

Employment

•November 25, 2025•Acuity Law

New Report on Workforce Reporting Published

On 4 November 2025 the CIPD, in partnership with Railpen, published its first report on workforce reporting since 2022 which analyses the latest data on working...