Employment Rights Act: 18 Feb 2026 Reforms Now Live
Industrial Action Ballot Changes The framework governing industrial action ballots has been revised to remove several procedural obstacles that previously created scope for technical challenge. Earlier regimes often allowed employers to contest strike action on narrow defects in ballot process or notice compliance. The current position reduces the likelihood of industrial action being […]
Apply for CoS: Common Sponsor Mistakes 2026
Section A: How to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship Applying for a Certificate of Sponsorship is often described as an administrative step carried out through the Sponsor Management System (SMS). In effect, it is a formal compliance event under the Immigration Rules. When a sponsor assigns or requests a CoS, it confirms […]
UK Share Code: What It Is & How to Check 2026
Section A: What is a Share Code? A share code is a unique, government-issued alphanumeric code that gives controlled access to a person’s current immigration status held on the Home Office system. It sits at the centre of the UK’s shift to a digital immigration system, allowing third parties such as employers, landlords […]
Employment Rights Act 2025: Changes from 2026
Section A: What is the Employment Rights Act 2025? The Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 is a major programme of reform that changes how core workplace rights operate in practice. Formerly the Employment Rights Bill, the ERA 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 and is being implemented in phases through commencement […]
Upward Bullying at Work: UK Employer Guide 2026
Bullying at work is usually discussed as something that flows down a hierarchy, for example where a manager misuses authority or where colleagues mistreat each other. In practice, organisations are also seeing cases where employees target people in authority, undermining or intimidating them in ways that are sustained, corrosive and difficult to tackle. This is […]
Bringing the Company into Disrepute UK (2026 Guide)
Bringing the company into disrepute is a commonly cited disciplinary allegation in UK workplaces. It appears frequently in employment contracts, staff handbooks and codes of conduct, yet it is not defined in statute. Despite that, it can form the basis of lawful disciplinary action, including dismissal, where the legal test for misconduct is met. In […]
ICE Regulations UK (2026): Employer Compliance Guide
The ICE regulations, formally known as the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004, form part of the UK’s statutory framework governing employee consultation. They establish a legal mechanism through which employees in larger undertakings can require their employer to put formal information and consultation arrangements in place, as part of wider UK employment law […]
Trade Union Act 1992: Employer Guide 2026
The “Trade Union Act 1992” is a common shorthand for the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA). For employers, TULRCA sits alongside wider UK employment law compliance duties and day-to-day HR law decision-making, shaping how collective issues are recognised, negotiated and escalated. While the statute is often discussed in the context of […]