A New Era for Workers’ Rights: What the Employment Rights Act 2025 Means for You

March 29, 2026April 3, 2026 admin Legislation

April 2026 marks a major victory for working people across the UK. The first wave of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) is finally taking effect — and while there’s more to come, these changes deliver real, tangible protections for employees, while holding employers accountable like never before.

For too long, workers have faced unfair treatment, financial insecurity, and barriers to basic family rights. Now, the tide is turning. Let’s break down what these changes mean for you — and why employers are being put on notice.

Your Legal Right to Know: Using a Subject Access Request to See What Your Team Leader Said About You

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 admin Data Protection

The question "how to find out what my team leader has said about me" often arises during moments of professional uncertainty — perhaps a promotion passed you by, the atmosphere in one-to-one meetings has shifted, or you suspect that conversations about your performance are happening without your knowledge.

While many articles suggest improving communication skills or reading body language, there is a more direct, legally enforceable route available to UK employees: the Subject Access Request (SAR).

Standing Up to Union Busting: Unite Defends Workers at Iconic Manchester Hotel

March 24, 2026April 3, 2026 admin Unions

In a powerful display of solidarity, Unite — the leading union for hospitality workers — has called out management at Manchester’s landmark Kimpton Clocktower Hotel for what it describes as blatant union busting tactics. The intervention comes after staff at the hotel and its adjoining restaurant, The Refuge, took the brave decision to organise for better working conditions.

Workers initially came together after enduring a catalogue of unacceptable practices: chronic understaffing leading to fatigue and burnout, problems with sick pay, and shifts scheduled with less than the legal minimum of 11 hours’ rest between them. In response, staff made the decision to join Unite and seek formal union recognition — a move that should be met with respect, not retaliation.

How to Move to Part Time in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Switch

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 admin Work Environment

In the current UK economic climate, the traditional 9-to-5 is no longer a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether you are a new parent navigating childcare costs, a carer, a retiree looking to ease out of work, or simply someone seeking a better work-life balance, reducing your hours can feel like the holy grail.

However, knowing how to move to part time can be daunting. Unlike applying for a new job, switching from full-time to part-time in your current role involves legal rights, financial recalibration, and difficult conversations.

In this guide, we break down exactly how to move to part-time hours in the UK, covering your legal right to request flexible working, how to approach your employer, and how to ensure your finances survive the transition.

They Fired Him on Paternity Leave: The Real Story Behind Rockstar’s Mass Sackings

March 22, 2026April 3, 2026 admin Unfair Dismissal

When Mark Neill’s wife gave birth to their second son, he should have been focused on the joy of welcoming a new child into the family. Instead, nine days later, he received a three-minute phone call that ended his 12-year career at Rockstar Games — the gaming giant behind the blockbuster Grand Theft Auto franchise.

Neill was one of 34 workers summarily dismissed by Rockstar on October 30 and 31 last year — just days before the company announced that the highly anticipated GTA 6 would be delayed. The official reason? Alleged leaking of confidential information. But the dismissed workers and their union, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), are telling a very different story: one of illegal union-busting, procedural cruelty, and a blatant disregard for workers’ rights.