Monthly Newsletter – March 2026
Welcome to March’s newsletter. In this edition, we take a closer look at the government’s planned implementation timeline for the Employment Rights Act 2025, complete with a helpful timeline overview. We also explore the growing […]
Monthly Newsletter – February 2026
Welcome to February’s newsletter. In this edition, we highlight the key changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025, with the first wave of reforms having taken effect in February 2026, including major updates to trade […]
Monthly Newsletter – January 2026
Welcome to January’s newsletter. In this edition, we explore the key employment law changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, along with the latest updates to sick pay, family leave, and the National Minimum […]
Monthly Newsletter – December 2025
Welcome to December’s newsletter. In this edition, we look at the changes to Acas, employers will have significantly more time to engage in Acas Early Conciliation before a tribunal claim can be issued. While intended […]
Monthly Newsletter – November 2025
Welcome to November’s newsletter. In this edition, we look at why many HR teams had hoped to see the Employment Rights Act 2025 formally enacted by now. While several provisions remain under debate, this is […]
Monthly Newsletter – October 2025
Welcome to October’s newsletter. 1. Government makes changes to its proposed ‘ban’ on Fire and Rehire under the Employment Rights Bill Overview: The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) makes major strides towards ending ‘fire and rehire’. […]
Monthly Newsletter – September 2025
Welcome to September’s newsletter. 1. Teacher sacked for trade union role wins over £370,000 compensation Overview: Compensatory award claims in cases of ordinary unfair dismissal are currently capped at one year’s salary or £118,223 (whichever […]
Monthly Newsletter – July 2025
Welcome to the summer newsletter. In this edition, we explore recent Employment Tribunal cases and awards. One case saw a £20k unfair dismissal award after an employee was sacked for falling asleep at work — […]
Monthly Newsletter – June 2025
Welcome to June’s newsletter. In this edition, we explore recent Employment Tribunal cases and awards, including an important question: does a UK Employment Tribunal have territorial jurisdiction to hear claims brought by employees working overseas? […]
Monthly Newsletter – May 2025
Welcome to May’s newsletter. In this edition, we examine the recent Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘sex’ and its implications for sex-based provisions in the workplace. We also explore the future of family-friendly rights […]
Monthly Newsletter – April 2025
Welcome to the April edition of the ESP Solicitors monthly newsletter. In this edition, you can find the latest statutory rates for 2025 and clarity provided by the government on the future of Statutory Sick […]
Monthly Newsletter – March 2025
Welcome to the March edition of the ESP Solicitors monthly newsletter. In this edition, you can find the latest updates on Neonatal Care Leave, as the government has confirmed that the right to neonatal leave and […]
Monthly Newsletter – February 2025
Welcome to the February edition of the ESP Solicitors monthly newsletter. In this update, we explore recent employment cases, offering key takeaways and insights for HR professionals, particularly around preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. […]
Monthly Newsletter – January 2025
Welcome to the January edition of the ESP Solicitors monthly newsletter. In this update, we explore the new employment rights and employment cases, offering key takeaways and insights for HR professionals. To receive this update […]
Monthly Newsletter – December 2024
Welcome to the December edition of the ESP Solicitors monthly newsletter. In this update, we explore the new employment rights and employment cases, offering key takeaways and insights for HR professionals. To receive this update […]