Fire and Rehire Rules Delayed to January 2027: What Employers Need to Know

If you’ve been bracing for the new fire and rehire restrictions to land this October, you’ve got a bit more breathing room. The Government has confirmed the commencement date has moved from October 2026 to 1 January 2027, timed to coincide with the wider unfair dismissal reforms. It’s a delay, not a U-turn — and […]

There’s a New Employee Right You Might Have Missed — And It Lands on Your Desk, Not the ICO’s

Since 19 June 2026, employees have a new statutory right to raise data protection complaints directly with their employer, rather than going straight to the Information Commissioner’s Office. It’s a quiet change compared to the headline reforms of April, but it has real, practical consequences for how HR handles day-to-day data requests — and most […]

Zero Hours Contract Reforms: Consultation Closes 25 August — Here’s What’s Proposed

Zero Hours Contract Reforms: The Consultation Window Is Closing Fast If you use zero hours or low-hours contracts anywhere in your business, there’s a consultation running right now that will shape how you’re allowed to run them from 2027 — and it closes on 25 August 2026. It’s not law yet, but the direction is […]

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