Demoted at Work 2026? Your UK Legal Rights
Demoted means being moved by an employer to a job with lower responsibility, status or pay than the role previously held. In the workplace, demotion typically involves a reduction in seniority or authority, although in some cases the employee may remain on the same salary but perform duties at a lower level. While demotion can […]
Fire and Rehire: 2026 Rules & Changes
Section A: Changes to Fire and Rehire under Employment Rights Act 2025 The Employment Rights Act 2025 establishes a new statutory framework for how dismissal and re-engagement will be assessed once the relevant provisions are brought into force. The Act has been passed, but the fire and rehire provisions are not yet in […]
Changing an Employment Contract 2026 | How It Works
A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and an employee or worker that is legally binding. The contract may be negotiated orally or in writing, but it is advisable to have a written document in place, signed by both parties, stating the terms of the agreement, to reduce the risk of disputes […]
Mergers & Acquisitions: Employment Considerations
Along with other critical areas of risk such as financial matters, tax and regulatory, employment and human resource factors should also be subject to due diligence in the early stages of any corporate transaction, such as mergers and acquisitions. Before any formal agreement is made, organisations should gain a comprehensive understanding of the obligations being […]
Restructuring
Changing the organisational structure, whether through restructuring, reorganising, downsizing or streamlining operations, is inevitably a complex process, involving considerable legal risk. Where the change involves reduction of headcount, changes in organisational roles or redundancy, employers have to ensure they are following the correct legal procedures and meeting employees’ rights. Taking specialist advice from the outset […]
Team Relocations: Guide for Employers
Team relocations involve moving a group of employees to a new workplace location, either permanently or temporarily. Such moves may be driven by business needs, such as reducing costs, accessing new markets or consolidating operations. While relocations can offer benefits for organisations, they also present challenges for both employers and employees. As such, you will […]
Relocation Policy Guide for Employers
A relocation policy outlines the support and guidelines provided by employers when employees are required to move to a new location for work. Relocation may occur due to business expansion, role changes, or the closure or relocation of existing offices. Handled badly, a workplace relocation has the potential to create legal risk, impact morale and […]
Change of Employment Contract: Key Guidelines
A change of employment contract terms can present legal risk for employers and can raise significant concerns with affected employees. In this guide for employers, we explain the legal position on varying contract terms and how to approach any such change with individuals to reduce potential for complaints and negative impact on working relations and […]
Employee Relocation Rights: Guide for Employers
Whatever your organisation’s reasons for moving premises -whether for financial reasons or to be nearer to customers – the relocation process is invariably complex, carrying a number of risks and challenges for employers. The priority should be retaining key personnel and maintaining a positive and productive workforce through the relocation process, while reducing legal risk […]
Changing a Job Description: UK Employment Law Guide
If managed correctly, changing a worker’s job description can help your organisation adapt its operations while improving morale and increasing the flexibility of your workforce. Employers are allowed to change workers’ job roles, provided there are contractual terms in the employment contract allowing them to do so, such as a flexibility clause, and the employee […]