by Freja Hopwood
19 December 2025
Increasing protection against sexual harassment at work
It has been reported that a student who was employed by JD Sports has settled a sexual harassment claim against the company for £65,000. JD Sports, in settling the case, acknowledged that the employee had suffered significant upset and offered her an apology in addition to the monetary settlement.
by Charles Millett
28 November 2025
Unfair dismissal changes – a calamitous u-turn or a sensible compromise?
The government has changed its manifesto commitment to offer all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in a job.
Ministers now plan to introduce the right after six months instead. Employment Solicitor at Morecrofts, Charles Millett gives his response to the change.
by Millie Greenop
14 November 2025
Double win as Morecrofts triumphs at Legal Awards
Morecrofts Solicitors is celebrating a remarkable double success after being named Outstanding Team in two categories at the Liverpool Legal Awards, hosted by the Liverpool Law Society.
by Amy Knowles
10 November 2025
ACAS Early Conciliation window doubled to 12 weeks – what this means for employers and employees
From 1st December 2025, the maximum period for ACAS Early Conciliation will be extended from 6 weeks to 12 weeks.
by Sarah Hobson
10 October 2024
Changes in the Employment Rights Bill
Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, introduced within 100 days of the new government coming to office, in an attempt to tackle poor working conditions and give employees more rights. The government has also stated that the new laws will work for employers, calling it a ‘pro-business, pro-worker’ approach. Employment expert at Morecrofts, Sarah Hobson said: […]
by Charles Millett
30 August 2024
The Prospect of a 4 Day Working Week
The government has announced its intention to consider implementing enhanced rights for workers to ask to work a four day week instead of the standard five day working week. This has hit the news headlines and has caused significant alarm amongst business organisations. There has been talk for some time of the possibility of a […]
by Amy Knowles
21 August 2024
Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ to be delivered in full
On 12th August 2024, in response to a written question, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch confirmed that the Government will deliver its Plan to Make Work Pay in full. What will change under the Plan to Make Work Pay? The plan includes: What happens next? Baroness Jones confirmed that ministers are identifying the best way to deliver the plan. […]
23 October 2023
The Tipping Point : new laws on tipping staff
How tips are divided and shared among staff in restaurants and bars is being overhauled in 2024. The new law, which has been approved under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, will mean that all workers will be legally entitled to keep their tips. This includes service charges and gratuities. This effectively means approximately […]
