All views expressed are my own. Employment lawyer at Hempsons. Like to climb, sail and ski. @MartinCheyne@mstdn.social @martincheyne.bsky.social
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BBC News - Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
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Why should the people of Northern Ireland have to wait a decade longer? #nevertooyoung
We’re calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to lower the bowel cancer screening age from 60 to 50. Yesterday we hosted an event at Stormont, bringing together MLAs, healthcare professionals, and people affected by bowel cancer.
Find out more: bit.ly/4mWaoI3
ALT Bowel Cancer UK's Chief Executive Genevieve Edwards stood next to Eóin Tennyson MLA, Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party, outside of Stormont. They're both holding pledge cards calling for Northern Ireland to lower the screening age to 50.
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In our latest employment law update, trainee solicitor Daisy Widdowson explains the impact of the cap and band increases following the introduction of new compensation caps on 6th April. Read her article here: bit.ly/4ucJ9eZ
#employmentlaw
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Join employment lawyer Tyson Taylor on 23 Jun: The Employment Rights Act 2025 webinar. Focusing on the health, social care & charity sectors, he will give a clear, practical overview of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation. Book: hpsns.co/ERA25-23june
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In her latest article, employment solicitor Mariam Jafri explores what GP employers should prioritise to support workforce financial wellbeing and reduce the risk of employment tribunal claims. First published in AISMA’s Spring edition. Read it here: hpsns.co/3OeEuda
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Employment law specialist Nicole Johnson leads an update for social care providers & managers on 16 April, covering the recent changes to the Home Office rules & legislation affecting business immigration. Book your FREE place: hpsns.co/16apr-SC-immigratio…
I'm not saying it was snuck out but certainly with very little fanfare, there's two key changes coming on 1 January 2027:
* the 1 year salary cap on unfair dismissal awards will go;
* Minimum service for UDL claims becomes 6 months
The Employment Rights Act 2025 came into force yesterday, 18 December 2025.
Most provisions either come into effect fully over the coming 2 years or need further legislation to implement them.
Of immediate effect (18 December) is the repeal of minimum strike service levels.
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
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ACAS Early Conciliation periods (a mandatory step before most Employment Tribunal claims) are to be extended from 6 to 12 weeks from 1 December 2025.
Expect longer time frames before employers receive most claims.
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First steps in creating the Fair Work Agency, the new body that will have responsibility for enforcing some employment rights.
gov.uk/government/news/new-a…
Well it's a start. £500m towards the first social care fair pay agreement.
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The @MHRAgovuk confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
Read more in their latest update.
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ALT A woman holding a paracetamol pill in her hand. Text in image reads; MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe.
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Join Philippa Doyle, Head of Social Care & Jolena Bullivant-Clark, solicitor for their free webinar on 9 Sept for Care England- CQC: What does good look like & how do I get to outstanding? Details & book your free place here: hpsns.co/CareEngland-9Sep
#socialcare #cqc
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Tonight, don't miss the YouTube premiere of 'Pilgrim of the Tides', a film by Nigel Morgan about @livelaughgraft and his journey to circumnavigate the UK coast in his kayak for #AorticDissection charities. I'll be saying a few words about @AorticDissectUK. youtube.com/live/dYSvvV6hqRc
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Join #employmentlaw specialist @andrew_davidson for his free webinar on preventing & addressing sexual harassment in the workplace following the introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. For details & to book click: hpsns.co/Web-18Mar
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Hempsons’ introduces #socialcare buying & selling webinar month this March: join our expert legal teams as they cover property issues, mergers involving charity entities & workforce implications inc TUPE. Details/dates & to book your free place click: hpsns.co/SC-BS-webinars
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In their webinar for #socialcare providers on 27 Feb, legal specialists Rachael Hawkin & Rosie Harding will give an overview of section 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & common challenges brought under it. Book here: hpsns.co/COP-27feb25
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In their free webinar (on either 4 or 13 Feb) our specialist #procurementlaw team will look at the practical implications of the Procurement Act 2023 & what it means for you/your organisations on a day-to-day basis. Click to book: hpsns.co/events
