The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the first budget of the new Labour government to the House of Commons on 30 October 2024, describing it as a budget to rebuild the UK. The...

Can an employee retract their resignation if it was submitted hastily during a mental health crisis? We recently highlighted that emotional incidents at work, or apparent resignations, can arise from grief or personal stress and...

Scotland’s 2020 introduction of Group Proceedings allows multiple claimants with similar cases to jointly sue in the Court of Session, streamlining litigation. Operating on an “opt-in” basis, the process involves appointing a Representative Party and...

Health and safety laws apply to the voluntary sector, including charities and social enterprises, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This article highlights employers’ and volunteers’ duties and the importance of balancing...