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Trade Union Recognition Explained: What Changed in 2026
How trade unions get recognised for collective bargaining in the UK, what changed in April 2026, and what's coming next. A plain-English guide for…
Read updateEqual Pay Claims Are Rising — What the Next, Co-op and Tesco Cases Mean for You | Cheviot HR
Recent equal pay rulings against Next, Co-op and Tesco show the risk is real for any employer. A plain-English guide to equal pay, job…
Read updateNew Trade Union Rights 2026: What UK Employers Must Do Before October
From 30 October 2026, UK employers face new trade union duties. This plain-English guide explains what's changing and what you need to do —…
Read updateUnfair Dismissal Changes: Why Anyone You’ve Hired Since July Already Matters
The new six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period doesn't start in January 2027 — it's already counting for anyone hired since 1 July 2026. Here's…
Read updateFire 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…
Read updateThere’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…
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