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The rules on unfair dismissal are changing dramatically. Is your business prepared?From January 2027, employees will qua...
21/10/2026

The rules on unfair dismissal are changing dramatically. Is your business prepared?

From January 2027, employees will qualify for ordinary unfair dismissal protection after just six months' service, rather than two years, and the existing cap on compensatory awards for unfair dismissal will be removed.

Join our upcoming webinar as our Employment team explores what these reforms mean in practice, the risks employers should be identifying now, and the practical steps businesses can take to prepare.

Attendees will also receive a Workforce Advance Audit Toolkit to help identify and manage employment risks ahead of the changes.

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000978847598?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you confident your business is doing enough to mitigate third-party harassment risks?Many organisations immediately ...
20/10/2026

Are you confident your business is doing enough to mitigate third-party harassment risks?

Many organisations immediately think of employees when considering workplace conduct. However, risks can also arise through interactions with clients, customers, suppliers, self employed consultants, contractors and other third parties.

Take a moment to consider:

✅ Who presents the greatest third-party harassment risk in your business?

✅ What preventative measures and controls are currently in place?

✅ Would those measures stand up to scrutiny if an issue arose?

In our latest Insight, Jayme Nicholson, Partner and Head of Employment explains the upcoming changes and new employer duties:

https://www.kitsonboyce.co.uk/insights/third-party-harassment-new-employer-duties-explained/

For tailored advice on reviewing your policies, procedures and workplace culture, our Employment team are on hand to assist.

16/10/2026

Could your business be liable if a customer, client or supplier harasses one of your employees?

From 30 October 2026, employers could be held liable for third-party harassment where they have failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent it. The protection extends beyond sexual harassment to other forms of unlawful harassment covered by the Equality Act.

With two weeks to go, now is the time to review your risks, policies, training and reporting procedures.

Working with South West animation studio Pushed, we’ve created an explainer animation to help employers understand the changes and what they mean in practice.

▶️ Watch the animation below and read our practical guidance:

https://www.kitsonboyce.co.uk/insights/third-party-harassment-new-employer-duties-explained/

Need help preparing? Our Employment Team can advise on the steps your organisation should take to protect employees and meet its responsibilities.

When an employee raises a harassment concern, the first five minutes can shape everything that follows - trust, evidence...
15/10/2026

When an employee raises a harassment concern, the first five minutes can shape everything that follows - trust, evidence and how the issue is resolved.

We shared a checklist to attendees at our Workforce Ready webinar: six things every manager should know.

See the link in the comments. It's worth printing out and keeping to hand.

Need help equipping your managers? Our Employment Team can help with practical, tailored manager training.

Join us next for Webinar Two, January 2027 Unfair Dismissal Reforms, on Thursday 12 November 2026.

Link to book tickets in the comments.

From 30 October 2026, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and can be liable for haras...
14/10/2026

From 30 October 2026, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and can be liable for harassment by customers, clients and other third parties unless they took all reasonable steps to prevent it.

A policy on its own won't get you there.

This morning we hosted the first Workforce Ready webinar in our three part series and shared six questions every employer should be able to answer - with evidence. How does your organisation score?

If you'd like help reviewing your risk assessment, policies or manager training, our Employment Team are here for you.

There's still time to book your tickets for our next instalment on Thursday 12th November which covers January 2027 Unfair Dismissal Reforms.

To book your place via Eventbrite or to contact our Employment team, please see the links in our bio.

Employment law reform is gathering pace, and October 2026 brings another significant wave of change for employers.From e...
12/10/2026

Employment law reform is gathering pace, and October 2026 brings another significant wave of change for employers.

From extended Employment Tribunal time limits and strengthened sexual harassment duties to new protections against third-party harassment and trade union access rights, organisations need to be prepared for what's ahead.
In this latest article, Jayme Nicholson, Partner and Head of Employment, explores what these changes mean in practice and the steps employers should be taking now to manage risk and remain compliant.

Read the Insight article here: https://www.kitsonboyce.co.uk/insights/october-2026-employment-law-changes-what-employers-need-to-know/

Want to stay ahead of the changes?

Join our practical three-part webinar series, Workforce Ready, where our Employment team will provide expert guidance on:

• The October 2026 reforms
• January 2027 unfair dismissal changes
• Redundancy, restructuring and workforce planning

£20 per webinar or £55 for the full series

The legal landscape is changing rapidly. Make sure your organisation is ready.

🔗 Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workforce-ready-three-practical-employment-law-briefings-for-employers-tickets-2000978847598?aff=oddtdtcreator

A fantastic day at our Annual General Meeting yesterday at the Grand Hotel, bringing colleagues together from across the...
09/10/2026

A fantastic day at our Annual General Meeting yesterday at the Grand Hotel, bringing colleagues together from across the firm to hear key business updates, reflect on our achievements, and look ahead to the opportunities ahead.

A special thank you to Don Armand of Sampson Armand, who joined us as our guest speaker and delivered an engaging and thought-provoking workshop on building trust between leaders, teams and clients. His insights provided plenty of food for thought and valuable takeaways for us all.

It was great to come together for an insightful and inspiring day.

Riviera Connect 2026 ✅ Great to exhibit today at the English Riviera Centre and connect with new and familiar faces. Tha...
07/10/2026

Riviera Connect 2026 ✅

Great to exhibit today at the English Riviera Centre and connect with new and familiar faces. Thank you to our volunteers who attended and represented KB! 👏🏻

We’re proud to have recorded another strong year in the Legal 500 2027, with recognition across Employment, Family, Comm...
01/10/2026

We’re proud to have recorded another strong year in the Legal 500 2027, with recognition across Employment, Family, Commercial Property and Tax, Trusts & Probate.

Even better, the rankings include some fantastic feedback from our clients, recognising not only the expertise of our teams, but the personal, approachable service they provide.

A brilliant reflection of the hard work of our people across Kitson Boyce. Well done to all!

https://www.kitsonboyce.co.uk/kitson-boyce-news/strong-rankings-for-kitson-boyce-in-the-legal-500-2027/

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