On 15 April 2026, the government launched a consultation on regulations to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace harassment or discrimination.
NDAs
NDAs are formal agreements or clauses used to keep information confidential by preventing
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision is a timely reminder that, without clear wording on conditions and notice, withdrawing an accepted job offer may expose employers to contractual liability.
Background
Mr Kankanalapalli (K) was offered a project manager role with
This article was co-written by Scott Meagher.
Yesterday, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) approved an increase in minimum wage rates under modern awards by 4.75%. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) will be increased to $1,004.90 per week, or $26.44 per
The UK government has published a consultation on a draft statutory Code of Practice on trade unions’ right of access to workplaces. The draft Code of Practice was published on 8 April 2026, with the consultation closing on 20 May
This article was co-authored with Anna Ziegler and Sophia Dikolli.
What’s changing and how does it impact employers?
From 1 July 2026, the Payday Super reforms will take effect, requiring employers to pay superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions on every ‘payday’
Nach einer vorläufigen Einigung zwischen den EU-Institutionen (Az. EMPL_AG(2026)787916) ist eine spürbare Entlastung bei grenzüberschreitenden Kurzaufenthalten vorgesehen: Für Geschäftsreisen und kurzfristige Einsätze von bis zu drei Arbeitstagen innerhalb eines 30‑Tage‑Zeitraums soll künftig keine A1‑Bescheinigung mehr erforderlich sein – mit
Following a provisional agreement between the EU institutions (ref. EMPL_AG(2026)787916), a notable easing of administrative requirements for short-term cross-border assignments is envisaged: in future, an A1 certificate will not be required for business trips and short-term assignments of up
When we last examined the Mansion House agenda in January (see here), we noted the tension between voluntary commitments to UK and alternative asset investments and the trade-offs inevitably involved when changing investment strategy. In the background there loomed
What employers need to know:
Embedding a trauma‑informed approach to workplace investigations requires visible leadership, ongoing training, robust policies, and proactive support for investigator wellbeing. Sustainable change comes from integrating these principles into organisational culture, ensuring investigations are fair, resilient,
This article was co-authored with Arabella Cull.
Case update: Anthony Michael Gibson v Maritime New Zealand [2026] NZHC 813
Introduction
On 31 March 2026, the High Court of New Zealand (HCNZ) dismissed the appeal of Anthony Gibson, the former CEO
