As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year that’s been anything but quiet in the world of employment law. It would not be the end of the year without our annual round up of employment law highlights. The legal landscape has continued to evolve even if, unsurprisingly, it’s the Employment Rights Bill that has dominated the headlines. As of today (18 December 2025), we now need to refer to the Employment Rights Act 2025 because Royal Assent has just been given after an eventful few weeks of continuing Parliamentary ping pong. The Act’s potential impact is already making waves and 2026 promises even more transformation. So, as you enjoy a well-earned break, unwrap our Top Ten employment law developments of the year – served with a seasonal mince pie.
It might be the season of goodwill but the report reveals the extent and types of conflict at work, who experiences it, how it is resolved and the impact of conflict. The report is the largest study of its kind with 4,000 responses from both employers and employees. Early conciliation notifications to Acas are at the second highest level in 10 years and other findings in the report are:
Fairfield Township (Essex) By: Richard L. Smith A Delaware-based company with operations in Fairfield, New Jersey, has agreed to pay nearly $2.9 million to settle allegations that it improperly o...