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Defra data highlights potential labour violations and fear of reprisal among seasonal workers
The latest seasonal worker survey has been published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. We examine the key findings and outline how officials can mitigate risks within the Seasonal Worker Scheme.
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Labour Party Conference 2026: Andy Burnham has noble ambition for care but it must include migrant care workers
The Labour Party Conference this year was different. The message of ‘hope again’ was beaming from every screen. But, there was one glaring omission: migrant care workers.
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Right to Work checks to be redefined from 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, Home Office rules on Right to Work checks will see a major update. It is important that employers and employees alike are informed – failure to undertake a right to work check correctly can have profound implications. We answer the main questions we foresee being asked.
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Employment Tribunal deadline doubles to six months
From 1 October 2026 the deadline for making most claims in the Employment Tribunal will be increased to six months minus one day for all claims. We explain how this will work and what workers should pay attention to when determining their deadline.
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Urgent action needed to tackle record-high Employment Tribunal case backlog
There were a record 77,594 open cases in the Employment Tribunal as of 30 June 2026, the latest quarterly tribunal statistics published by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) reveal. What are the drivers of the backlog and what steps should the government take?
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