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Parental Leave

1st July 2026

Managing school holidays without disruption

When the school summer holidays arrive many parents and carers face a sudden need for extra time off or flexible working to manage childcare and family commitments. Whilst you can’t ignore this seasonal pressure, how do you best balance this with your business needs?

Relocation

1st July 2026

Planning an office move?

You have decided to make a move, due to expansion or a desire for a shiny new office. How do you manage an office relocation that protects your business continuity, meets your contractual and consultation obligations and minimises staff turnover?

Discrimination

1st July 2026

Driver wins discrimination claim

An employment tribunal has decided against a logistics employer which was found to have treated a black driver less favourably when it dismissed him after nine days’ absence. What were the failings in the absence management process that led to a successful discrimination claim and what equality considerations were overlooked?

Discrimination

1st July 2026

Autism diagnosis cost £100K

An employment tribunal decision involving a city council shows how withdrawing a conditional job offer after an applicant disclosed a formal autism diagnosis can lead to a substantial discrimination award. What are the key lessons to be taken from the tribunal’s decision when disclosure of a neurodiverse condition is made at the recruitment stage?

Unlawful Deductions

1st July 2026

Changing a discretionary bonus?

What happens when you award a discretionary bonus, communicate this to staff and then decide to impose new conditions that undermine the original offer? What mistakes were made in a recent tribunal case and what is the least risky approach when awarding a discretionary bonus?

Discrimination

1st July 2026

Belief claim reversed

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has reversed a tribunal decision which had found that an NHS Trust was liable for direct discrimination on grounds of philosophical belief after disciplining an employee for comments made during heated workplace exchanges. What can be learned from this case?

Personnel Management

1st July 2026

Having a World Cup sweepstake?

With the FIFA World Cup here, you might be considering an office sweepstake to boost morale and connection. But when does a harmless workplace sweepstake cross into regulated gambling, and how can you run one safely in an era of hybrid working?