Dereen Kakabra

In a recent High Court case, a former employee was found in serious contempt of court for providing false evidence during an employment tribunal claim. Such a finding carries severe personal consequences, including imprisonment and fines, highlighting the...

Autumn comes with numerous occasions, from holidays, religious observances, and cultural celebrations, which make it a great opportunity for workplaces to bond, increase morale, foster openness, and celebrate diversity. Yet, these occasions also pose a...

Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience and unique to every family. While it is a joyful and exciting chapter, the reality of juggling family responsibilities with professional commitments soon becomes the reality. Parents are often managing...

The way employers engage interns, volunteers and individuals undertaking unpaid work may be heading for significant change. The Department for Business and Trade has recently launched a consultation to examine how unpaid internships and similar arrangements...

In today’s digitally connected world, social media has changed the way we connect, collaborate, and work. Millions of people in the UK use social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn every day. While...

Workplaces are more than just spaces for productivity, they are also social environments where friendships naturally form and sometimes, these relationships evolve into something more personal. While many workplace romances are harmless, they can create...

The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is set to introduce significant changes to UK employment law. Aimed at modernising workplace protections while preserving business flexibility, the ERB introduces a wide range of legal obligations for employers, along with a...

Frequent short-term absences, which can range from one day to a week, can become a costly and disruptive matter for employers if not properly managed. While occasional illness is a reality to be expected in any workplace, a pattern of repeated absences...

As our workplaces and ways of working continue to evolve, so does our awareness of the significant impact mental health has on employee wellbeing and employer success. The Covid-19 pandemic has shifted our focus on mental health challenges, prompting many...

As we progress through 2025, the UK employment law landscape is on the verge of substantial change. The proposed Employment Rights Bill (ERB) introduces several transformative measures aimed at reducing workplace inequality, enhancing pay transparency,...

As UK workplaces become increasingly diverse, it is more important than ever for employers to create an inclusive environment that recognises and accommodates the cultural and religious needs of all employees. For Muslim employees, understanding the...

Employee wellbeing in a post-pandemic world is an essential focus for businesses today. The consequences of employee burnout, such as absenteeism, high turnover rates, and potential tribunal claims, can significantly impact your organisation....

Domestic violence in the UK is legally defined as any instance or repeated pattern of abuse between people aged 16 or older and are personally connected to each other. It can include psychological, physical, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse as well as...

The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 led many workplaces to adopt hybrid working arrangements and is now the norm for many organisations. This shift offers numerous benefits, including increased flexibility, enhanced staff retention and cost savings for both...

Understanding Disability Discrimination Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for individuals with all different types of abilities requires more than just compliance with legal obligations. It involves implementing...