Right-to-work checks have long been a familiar part of recruitment and onboarding. But from 1st October 2026, employers may need to think beyond the traditional employee population. The changes are expected to bring a wider range of working arrangements into focus, including some contractors, agency labour, subcontractors, freelancers and platform-based workers. For employers, the message is clear: right-to-work compliance is no longer just an onboarding task for permanent hires. It is...

From 2026, UK employers will face a higher legal standard when it comes to preventing sexual harassment at work. The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens the existing duty, introduces clearer whistleblowing protection for sexual harassment disclosures, and extends employer liability to harassment by third parties such as customers, clients, contractors and patients. For employers, the message is simple: reacting to complaints will not be enough. Employers will need to show that they have...

Bereavement Leave Is Changing: What UK Employers Need to Know The Government has today (22nd September 2026) confirmed significant changes to bereavement leave rights in the UK, extending statutory protection to many more employees dealing with the loss of a loved one or a pregnancy. The changes are due to come into effect from April 2027 and will introduce a new statutory right to bereavement leave. For employers, the announcement means it will be important to review existing bereavement and...