Now that Labour has their feet under the table we should expect significant employment law reforms, in particular the two bills announced in the Kings’ speech on the 17 July 2024: the Employment Rights Bill and a draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. 

TUPE stands for Transfer of Undertaking Protection of Employment Rights; it is the law that protects employees and their benefits when their employment changes hands. But what is the correct process to follow?

Our HR advisor tackles some frequently asked questions around employee consultations - when are they useful, what can they achieve, and how should they be carried out?

It might seem like an obvious question. You pay them, they sort their own taxes, so that means they’re self-employed, right? The answer is not quite so clear cut in Employment Law…