Last reviewed 21 July 2026
If you've been asked to repay training costs after leaving a job, take a breath. Signing the contract doesn't automatically mean you owe what they're asking for.
Last reviewed 17 July 2026
There's no standalone legal right to time off for domestic abuse in England, Wales, or Scotland, but that doesn't mean the law leaves you unprotected, and knowing exactly what it does cover changes what you can ask your employer for.
Last reviewed 17 July 2026
The Equality Act protects you from the moment a job is advertised, not from the moment you start work, and that catches employers out as often as it catches applicants off guard.
Last reviewed 17 July 2026
Thinking about joining a union, or already a member? Here's what the law protects, what your employer can't do, and the trade union reforms taking effect through 2026.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
Before most tribunal claims, you have to notify Acas for Early Conciliation. Here's what it actually involves, how long it takes, and what the certificate means for your deadline.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
Employment tribunal claims run on strict deadlines, most three months less one day, but the exact rule varies by claim type. Here's how much time you actually have, what extends it, and what to do if you're not sure.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
Working part-time or on a fixed-term contract? Here's what equal treatment actually means in law, the real time limit on fixed-term status, and how to challenge less favourable treatment.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
Being treated unfairly at work? Here's how to recognise it, real examples of what it looks like, and whether it's actually illegal, or just unfair.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
Wondering if what you're dealing with counts as a toxic work environment, or something the law actually covers? Here's the difference between a bad atmosphere and unlawful conduct, and what to do about either one.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
Been put on a performance improvement plan? Here's what a PIP actually means, what makes one fair, and what your rights are if a disability or health condition is behind it.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
Vicarious liability doesn't stop at your employer's name. The colleague who harassed you, and anyone who pushed them into it or covered it up, can be named and held responsible too.
Last reviewed 16 July 2026
There's no fixed checklist for reasonable adjustments, but seeing what other employees have actually asked for, and been granted, is a useful starting point if you're stuck on what to request yourself.
