On 6 March 2026, the Home Office released major updates to the sponsor guidance, introducing reforms that will significantly reshape compliance expectations for STEM employers, research institutions, and technology-driven organisations. These updates embed data‑centric oversight,...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 seeks to restrict dismissal and re-engagement, commonly known as ‘Fire and Rehire’. The recent launch of a new government consultation now offers insight into how these changes may operate in...

Family lawyers in England are being encouraged to send a letter from Dame Rachel de Souza (Children’s Commissioner for England) to all clients with children. It is not yet clear if a similar letter will...

Significant reforms to statutory sick pay (SSP) will take effect on 6 April 2026. What do employers need to know? Removal of Three-Day Waiting Period One of the most notable updates is the removal of...

April marks Stress Awareness Month, an annual initiative running since 1992 that aims to increase public understanding of both the causes and solutions to stress, including stress in the workplace. As we look ahead to...