Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: Employer guidance
This article outlines the key features of the bereaved partner’s paternity entitlement, and the steps employers should have in place.
Sponsor licence compliance update 2026: new duty to inform workers of their rights
From 6 March 2026, UKVI has introduced a significant compliance change for sponsor license holders.
Supporting business visitors as UK border checks tighten
Many organisations are reporting that UK Border Force is applying greater scrutiny to business visitors entering the UK. Our latest blog outlines the steps your organisation can take to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.
Middle East Uncertainty: Workplace Implications
Recent events in the Middle East have triggered widespread disruption across global energy markets and transport networks.
Breach of employment contract: where employers get caught out
For most employers, breach of contract isn’t usually the result of a deliberate decision.
Guide to The Employment Rights Act 2025
This guide summarises the key changes in the Act to help you understand and prepare for what’s to come.
ESP Solicitors | On demand webinar | Probation Periods preparing for six-month unfair dismissal protection
Probation periods are often misunderstood – and that’s where many employers get caught out.
With the unfair dismissal qualifying period reducing to six months, the margin for error will be far smaller – and the risk of getting it wrong much greater.
Watch on demand today.
Effective Probations and New Unfair Dismissal Rights
Considering dismissing an employee during their probation but worried about the risks?
Bank holidays 2026/27 | Are staff entitled to more leave than usual?
If your holiday year runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, you may already have spotted something unusual: there are 10 bank holidays during that period – instead of the usual eight. For employers, this raises […]
UK Immigration update | March 2026 Statement of Changes
On 5 March 2026, the UK government released a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules alongside updated sponsor guidance. While the changes do not introduce major structural reforms for skilled worker sponsors this time […]
Trade Union Changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”) represents the biggest change in employment law for a generation. Many changes relate to Trade Unions and industrial action, with a view to promoting more collective bargaining within workplaces. This guide examines the main changes regarding Trade Unions, when they are likely to come into force, and what practical steps employers should be taking to prepare.
Sponsor licence revocations and judicial review | what employers need to know
Holding a sponsor licence comes with significant responsibilities. If UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) believes that an organisation is not meeting its sponsor duties or poses a risk to immigration control, enforcement action can follow […]
Guide to the Supreme Court’s Decision on What ‘Sex’ Means in the Equality Act 2010
On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court delivered its decision in the For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers case. This short guide explains what the case was about, what the Supreme Court’s decision was, and some practical issues and steps for employers to consider in response.
Immigration skills charge: information for UK employers
If your organisation sponsors overseas workers, the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a cost you need to factor in from the outset. The ISC is a compulsory fee paid by UK employers when sponsoring foreign […]
Download: Guide to Employment Law Changes 2026
From 2026, a wave of changes will roll out, creating both compliance challenges andopportunities for employers. This guide summarises the key reforms, when they take effect, andwhat organisations can do now to reduce risk and maintain compliance.