Regulating the revolution
It can feel like an endless race to keep up with technological developments, particularly AI. It has been said, more than once, that life in the fifth industrial revolution (a
The recruitment world in 2025: What’s shifting and why it matters
When was the last time the recruitment world didn’t feel like it was shifting under our feet? Between AI, evolving candidate expectations, and economic headwinds, 2025 is shaping up to
Whistleblowing in Jersey: What employers need to know (and do) now
The landscape for whistleblowing in Jersey is changing because statutory protections for whistleblowers are on the horizon for the first time. In June 2025, the Jersey Employment Forum published detailed
What is health surveillance, and do you need it in your workplace?
Health surveillance is a proactive system of ongoing health checks aimed at identifying early signs of work-related ill health. When implemented correctly, it serves as a vital tool for protecting
C v R (2024)
Nursery exclusion for epilepsy Key findings: Implications:
Why workplace culture is a financial imperative
In today’s competitive landscape, workplace culture is no longer just about morale; it’s a measurable financial driver. Recent studies show that companies with inclusive cultures outperform peers by up to
Written statement of reasons for dismissal
From Friday 25 July, gone are the days of vague and vanilla letters of dismissal. Clear reasons for termination must be included in such letters to ensure that employers remain
Discrimination awards
It’s not only the employment law that’s facing significant change, as the maximum limit for discrimination claims will also rise on Friday 25 July from £10,000 per claim to the
Breach of employment rights award
The maximum award for breaches of basic employment rights will be doubled from four weeks to eight weeks. Whether this involves a breach of rest periods, flexible working, minimum wage,
Unfair dismissal compensation
Two new bandings of unfair dismissal compensation are to be introduced. The current system dictates that unfair dismissal compensation reaches a maximum after five years of service with an award
UK government data breach: lessons from mistakes and internal failures
Last week featured reports on one of the UK’s most significant data breaches in a long time. The breach itself goes back to 2022, when someone in the Ministry of
Vincenzo De Tommaso v Greenhill Consultancy Ltd (2023)
Racial harassment against employee Key findings: Lessons learned:
