Internal Communication in the Remote Era: Why It Matters for Employers, Managers and Business Leaders

by The Legal Practice | Feb 24, 2026 | Employment law

Strong leadership communication has always mattered. In today’s hybrid and fast-moving business environment, it has become a legal, commercial and reputational priority. For employers, managers and directors, the way key messages are delivered internally can...

“Grandmother” Comments at Work Ruled Age Discrimination

by The Legal Practice | Feb 21, 2026 | Employment law

Age discrimination at work can take many forms — including comments that may seem like harmless banter. A recent Employment Tribunal decision has confirmed that referring to an older colleague as a “grandmother”, even in a joking manner, may amount to...

AI Workplace Policy: Preventing Misuse and Legal Risks

by The Legal Practice | Feb 18, 2026 | Employment law

Recent reports of a senior professional being fined for using artificial intelligence tools during internal training highlight a growing concern for UK employers: AI misuse in the workplace. As AI tools become more accessible and integrated into daily business...

UK EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES 2026: PARENTAL AND MATERNITY LEAVE

by The Legal Practice | Feb 9, 2026 | Employment law, Lasting Power of Attorney, Litigation

OPERATIONAL BRIEF FOR EMPLOYERS April 2026 marks a structural shift in UK employment liability. The removal of qualifying periods for family leave, increased statutory pay, and new bereavement protections mean employers will face immediate compliance exposure from day...

 Delays to Death Certificates: What Families Need to Know

by The Legal Practice | Feb 7, 2026 | Employment law, Lasting Power of Attorney, Litigation

Recent reforms to the death certification process in England and Wales are causing longer waits for some grieving families. Changes introduced in September 2024 require every death not referred to a coroner to be reviewed by an independent medical examiner before a...

POWER OF ATTORNEY ABUSE CASE

by The Legal Practice | Dec 8, 2025 | Employment law, Lasting Power of Attorney, Litigation

A recent national news report highlighted a shocking case involving the theft of £600,000 from an elderly woman through the misuse of a Power of Attorney ( BBC News Report: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vdz808rljo. While the criminal outcome has been widely...