On Royal Assent – December 2025 The ERA 2025 repealed the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, which previously allowed the Secretary of State to set minimum service levels for strikes in “relevant services”, such as health, transport and education.
More about The Employment Rights Act: what’s already in and what’s coming up firstSTAGE 1: Auction opening and indicative offers The starting point in M&A auctions is usually the preparation of an information memorandum by the seller about the target and the opportunity to acquire it. This is circulated – subject to a
More about Under the hammer – The auction process in M&ABelow are five essential steps to help you maximise value and minimise risk during your business sale. 1. Start Planning Early Where possible, exit planning should start years before you intend to sell. Early preparation gives you the flexibility to
More about Selling your business: 5 steps to optimise your exit strategyTo view this service offering as a pdf, please click here. Effectively tackling the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace has never been more important. For years, many employers have believed that a generic policy was sufficient. However, following
More about Sexual harassment in the workplace: protecting your people, culture, and reputationWho needs to verify? The ID-V regime will apply to all new and existing company directors (modified for other registered business vehicles), PSCs and anyone filing on behalf of UK companies. The aim of targeting these key individuals is to improve
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Introduction – What is AI? Artificial intelligence (AI), or, broadly computer systems that perform tasks which typically require human intelligence, is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, offering new efficiencies and capabilities across recruitment, investigations, and everyday decision-making. However, as organisations
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On April 6, 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 introduced significant changes for parents of new-borns requiring neonatal care. This new legislation aims to alleviate the stress faced by parents during challenging times, ensuring they can focus
More about Neonatal careThe Employment Rights Bill has undergone significant amendments following extensive consultations and parliamentary debates. Here’s an overview of the key updates. ‘Right to Switch Off’ Abandoned Initially proposed as part of the “New Deal for Working People,” the right to
More about Employment Rights Bill: Key updates and implications for employersOn 3rd February 2025 the High Court approved the merger of the Arcadia Executive Scheme (“Executive Scheme”) with the Arcadia Staff Scheme (“Staff Scheme”). Key Point: The case revolves around whether proposed scheme amendments were for a scheme’s proper purposes.
More about Part 4 – High court approves scheme merger diluting surplusThe Pensions Ombudsman (“TPO”) has recently issued two noteworthy determinations with important implications for pension schemes and their members: (i) Mr H v Olivetti UK Limited Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (“Mr H’s Case”); and (ii) Mr N v Volkswagen
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