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Opinion | 02:04:26

Are you ready for the changes impacting sickness absences in social care?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major reforms to statutory sick pay (SSP) that will have significant financial and operational implications for social care providers.

Opinion | 20:03:26

Pay changes for sponsored care workers

Pay changes for sponsored workers come into force on 8 April. But how much of an impact will these have on your sponsored care workers?

Opinion | 12:03:26

As a shareholder, can I be dismissed as an executive board director or from an employee role?

All employees, non-executive directors (NEDs) and even executive/employee board directors – even when holding shares - can be dismissed by their employer from their engagement.

Opinion | 12:03:26

Is it possible to be fired or dismissed from a company you founded or own shares in it for alleged gross misconduct (e.g. sexual harassment, fraud etc)?

We often advise founders or director shareholders who have been accused of sexual harassment. Some opportunistic employers have framed even an objectively minor harassment accusation as gross misconduct to try to terminate the employee and relieve them of their shares as a bad leaver. We help protect their employment rights and shareholding legal rights, which are often neglected in such circumstances.

Opinion | 20:02:26

The Employment Rights Act 2025 – what employers must know, and what they can do to prepare.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It introduces significant reforms to a range of measures in an aim to improve job security and enhance workers’ rights in the UK.

Opinion | 16:02:26

Requesting Certificates of Sponsorship: current challenges and effective strategies

Throughout the past year, care providers have experienced increasing difficulty obtaining Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS). Here we look at current challenges and effective strategies to combat them.

Opinion | 12:02:26

TUPE: practical guidance for HR professionals

Dealing with the transfer of employees from one organisation to another can feel daunting. Here we look at the questions we’re most often asked and the points HR professionals typically need to get right early.

Opinion | 23:12:25

Revocation of Sponsor Licences

The Home Office has increased its scrutiny of sponsor licence holders, leading to a rise in licence revocations across the Health & Social Care Sector.

Opinion | 03:12:25

France’s Inpatriate Tax Regime: updated administrative guidance

The administrative guidelines for the inpatriate regime were updated on 11 August 2025. Notably, the French tax authorities have now confirmed that individuals who apply for a job in France while residing abroad are eligible for the regime.

Opinion | 25:11:25

Stringent changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) set to impact Health & Social Care

The Home Secretary announced dramatic changes on the rights of foreign nationals to acquire Indefinite Leave to Remain. Adrian Henderson in our Employment Team explores more in this article.

Opinion | 28:10:25

Trade Union Negotiation in the workplace

A good working relationship with a Trade Union in your organisation can make life a lot easier for your business, but it can take time and commitment to build that relationship.

Opinion | 28:10:25

Disability discrimination – What is it?

Most employers at some stage will receive a grievance by a staff member , be it informally or formally. Not every employer has a designated HR department, HR person.

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