Category:  Legal news

Trade union access: what changes on 30 October?

From 30 October 2026, independent trade unions will have a new statutory route to access workplaces and communicate with workers. For businesses with little or no existing union involvement, this...

Sexual harassment added to whistleblowing protections

Employees who report sexual harassment at work will gain stronger legal protections from 6 April 2026. Currently, workers are protected under the Equality Act 2010, but sexual harassment isn’t explicitly...

Fair Work Agency

From 7 April 2026, a new state enforcement body called the Fair Work Agency (FWA) will begin operating. The FWA will bring together the current enforcement functions of HMRC’s national...