🔴 UNION NEWS | 31 OCTOBER 2026 Workers fight back as jobs come under threat and new trade union rights take effect. This week’s Union
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When HR Crosses the Line: Who Really Makes the Decision to Dismiss?
By Maria Camara Most employees facing disciplinary proceedings assume that the manager sitting opposite them will decide their fate. That seems reasonable enough. The manager
Autistic Job Applicant’s Stress Misjudged: Tribunal Warned Against Making Assumptions About Disability
An employment tribunal was wrong to assume that an autistic job applicant was not stressed simply because he appeared confident during an interview. The Employment
Fire and Rehire: New Laws Will Protect Pay and Shift Patterns from March 2027
New employment laws will make it harder for employers to dismiss workers who refuse changes to their pay, hours or working conditions. The Government has
Pregnancy and Maternity Dismissal Protection: Employers Face Tougher Rules from October 2027
Pregnant employees and new parents are set to receive stronger protection against unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 2025. From October 2027, employers will
Unfairly Dismissed – Then Blamed for Not Finding Another Job
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Kirkland v Caroline Mason trading as Hawthorn Education Services [2026] EAT 108 raises important questions about compensation, the obligation