Industrial relations

Reputation & Defamation lawyers in London & Thames Valley

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Increasingly, we find clients need support in dealing with commercial pressures and corporate reputation issues arising from campaigns mounted by unions, lobby groups or high-profile individuals through social media campaigns or claims. We offer excellent support in those situations, working seamlessly with internal communications teams and external PR advisors.

“An exceptional balance of expertise and personality.”

Legal 500

Our comprehensive industrial relations expertise includes:

Business Employment

Business security & continuity

Industrial action

International

Restructuring

Workforce and community engagement

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Monica Atwal

Managing Partner

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+44 118 960 4605

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29 July 2026
Employment

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key takeaways from the Consultation for Zero Hour Reforms

The government published its consultation on reform of zero hour, low hour and agency worker contracts on 2nd June 2026. The consultation closes on 25 August 2026 and so there is still time to get responses in to help shape the operation of the new provisions in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “Act”).

15 July 2026
Employment

New guidance on interim relief: More applications, same high threshold

In certain limited unfair dismissal claims (such as those for automatic unfair dismissal relating to a protected disclosure) claimants can apply for interim relief. This is an emergency measure which essentially prevents a dismissal from taking effect until the claim has been heard.

07 July 2026
Employment

6 month unfair dismissal rights: What employers need to know

Under the new Employment Rights Act 2025 the minimum period of service required to qualify to bring a statutory claim for unfair dismissal has been reduced from 2 full years to 6 months from 1 January 2027 onwards.

24 June 2026
Employment

What are employer’s obligations during a heatwave?

During the summer, employers can come across employee issues relating to the heat and hot weather. How can employers handle hot weather and what are employer obligations during a heatwave?

23 June 2026
Employment

Pride month and employment law: Ensuring compliance with LGBTQ+ protections

With each Pride month, companies unveil rainbow logos and send office wide emails of solidarity. These gestures are valuable, giving visible demonstrations of support, but only really make a difference if those companies are able to truly say that their policies and practices are inclusive and legally compliant.

18 June 2026
Employment

Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes for Employers

Join Katie Glendinning and Lucy White for an on demand webinar as they break down the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, offering clear insights into what these reforms mean in practice for employers and HR professionals.

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Carrol Douglas-Welsh, Head of Employee Relations – Scottish and Southern Energy

Contact Monica

+44 118 958 5321 monica.atwal@clarkslegal.com