Changes to the UK’s IR35 regime, also known as the off-payroll working rules, will take effect in April 2026. The regulation continues to play an important role in how businesses engage contractors operating through personal service companies.
UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Reforms, Timeline, and Practical Considerations for Employers
The UK’s Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA), which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, introduces wide-ranging reforms to UK employment law.
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UK Government Reforms Unfair Dismissal Regime
In early December 2025, the UK government announced two key changes to the unfair dismissal regime: 1) that the period of qualifying service necessary to bring a claim will reduce to six months, and 2) that the cap on compensation for such claims will be lifted.
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UK Government Working Paper: Options to Reform Noncompete Clauses in Employment Contracts
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has increased its focus on how businesses compete for talent, as discussed in our recent GT Alert, “Talent Wars: How Competition Laws Apply to UK Recruitment.”
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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules on Protection Against Disability Discrimination for Workers With ADHD and Autism
The recent case of Stedman v Haven Leisure Limited [2025] EAT 82 highlights key considerations for employers and individuals regarding disability discrimination protections under the Equality Act 2010. After Mr. Stedman’s job application was rejected, his claim of discrimination due to ADHD was initially dismissed. However, the Employment Appeal Tribunal overturned this decision, emphasizing the need for careful assessment of what constitutes a disability and reinforcing the rights of those with ADHD in the workplace.
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UK FCA Expands the Reach of COCON and Consults on Non-Financial Misconduct
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expanding the reach of its Code of Conduct (COCON) for non-bank firms and consulting on new guidance related to non-financial misconduct, with changes taking effect from September 2026 that will align requirements more closely with those already applicable to banks.
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UK Employer COVID-19 Return-to-Work and Reporting Obligations Under RIDDOR
The UK national government has announced, in relation to England only, a programme of progressive easing of current lockdown measures due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). With respect to working
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