WLN tag: #UK
UK: Ungagging of victims of harassment and discrimination
Employers will no longer be able to use a gagging clause to silence victims of harassment and discrimination under proposed new employment legislation. A confidentiality provision in a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) including an Employment Contract and Settlement Agreement will be unenforceable if it prevents a worker from making an allegation or disclosure about harassment or […]
Restoring Control at UK Borders
Sweeping reform of the UK’s immigration rules to “restore control” at our borders will take effect from 22 July 2025. The Government introduced its White Paper ‘Restoring Control Over the Immigration System’ because of “exploitation” of the Skilled Worker visa route and other UK visas. The following changes will be implemented this month. Other changes […]
UK: Update: Extension of Time Limits for Employment Tribunal Claims
The time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims has been extended from 3 months to 6 months. We do not expect this change to come in until 2026, but this is yet to be confirmed. This significant change will have a major impact on both employers and employees. What does this mean? Why settlement […]