Do UK Employees Now Need to Work Past 65?

The majority of employees in the United Kingdom now expect to work past the age of 65, if recent research from Canada Life Group Insurance is to be believed. The survey found that approximately 61 per cent of UK employees expect to work beyond the ‘normal’ retirement. Interestingly, this percentage changes depending on the age […]

Should Employers Do More to Support Employees During Divorce/Separation?

Consensus Collaboration Scotland – an organisation comprised of Scottish lawyers, family consultants and financial specialists – have conducted research into how family breakups in employee’s personal lives are affecting Scottish businesses.   Last year, the Centre for Social Justice estimated that the annual cost to the government of a family breakdown was £46 billion, but […]

Does Surrogacy Entitle Mothers to Maternity Leave?

Whether surrogacy entitles mothers to maternity leave has long been a challenging and emotional question in employment law. A recent Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling offers clarity—though the decision may disappoint many intended parents. The UK takes a different approach to surrogacy rights. Discover the key differences now. The CJEU Ruling […]