“Grandmother” Comments at Work Ruled Age Discrimination
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
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
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
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...