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Guidance for employers on interim relief applications
The issue of interim relief applications is becoming increasingly relevant for employers. Interim Relief is an emergency remedy available to claimants dismissed in connection with trade union activities or raising a protected disclosure, and the last few months have seen a staggering increase in these applications — rising from around 20 per year to a similar number each month. Many of these applications appear to have been prepared using generative AI, prompting the President of the Employment Tribunals to issue Presidential Guidance reminding litigants that submissions must be "concise, relevant and accurate."
While employers cannot prevent an interim relief application from landing on their desk, the consequences of one being granted are severe — potentially requiring continuation of a former employee's full salary for up to two years until a final hearing. That does not mean the situation is unmanageable, but it is very important that employers maintain thorough documentation, draft comprehensive dismissal letters, and keep investigations into conduct clearly separable from any whistleblowing complaints, so that they are well-placed to defend these applications at short notice.
Hosted by Employment Partner Rebecca Thornley-Gibson, with Employment Solicitor Lydia Goodman also joining the discussion to share their insights on what interim relief is, why applications are surging, and how employers can mitigate their risks through proper procedures and preparation.
21 Jul 2026
Employees working abroad – what do employers need to know?
The issue of employees working internationally is becoming increasingly common. As businesses and markets expand, it may be that employers need to post UK employees overseas. With more and more employees working remotely, or in a hybrid working environment, requests to work from overseas are also on the rise, whether as lifestyle choice, perhaps because of family connections, or even to fit around holiday and travel plans to accommodate longer trips.
While the idea may seem simple, particularly with the ease of modern technology, employers need to understand that overseas working can create very significant legal and practical issues and the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe. That does not mean that overseas working is out of the question, but it is very important that employers enter into any agreement or arrangement with their eyes open and with the benefit of proper advice to navigate these issues.
Hosted by Employment Immigration Partner Adam Williams, with Employment Partners Will Walsh and Rebecca Thornley-Gibson also joining the discussion to share their expert insights on how employers should manage requests for overseas working and mitigate their risks.
10 Jun 2026
Risks and rewards of using WhatsApp in the workplace - should employers be worried?
WhatsApp’s journey from a personal messaging app to an everyday workplace tool has been rapid, with billions of users globally. Its appeal is obvious: quick, intuitive communication that mirrors the pace and informality of face‑to‑face interactions. Those same features, however, pose significant risk if they are poorly managed.
In this podcast, our experts look at things from an employment perspective, and how the use of WhatsApp feature prominently in disciplinary matters, grievances, Tribunal litigation and data subject access requests. The informality invites off‑the‑cuff comments, jokes and opinions that can land badly and, potentially, fuel allegations of bullying or harassment.
Even if messages are sent on personal devices to work-related group chats, employers may be found liable where conduct is linked to the workplace. Employers should also be mindful of data security; messaging platforms can be a vector for accidental disclosure of client or sensitive personal data, risking reputational damage and possibly regulatory sanctions. The challenge, therefore, is not whether to use messaging at all, but how to govern it.
Hosted by Employment and Immigration Partner Adam Williams, with Employment Partner Hollie Ryan and Dispute Resolution Partner Nicola Billen joining the discussion to share their expertise and tips on how employers can reduce the risk of permitting the use of WhatsApp in the workplace.
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