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11 employment law changes in April 2026: what you need to know

Employment law changes regularly in the UK. This April, 11 significant changes come into effect affecting working rights, dismissal protections, and employer obligations. Understanding these changes is essential for employees and businesses alike.

Understanding Unfair Dismissal Claims in the UK Employment Law

An employee can claim unfair dismissal after two years of service if dismissed without fair reason or procedure. However, some claims are automatically unfair regardless of service length. Learn your rights and how Wolf Law can help.

Employer Failed to Provide Work? Your Right to Compensation

When an employer fails to provide work despite paying wages, it is a breach of contract. Discover what UK employment law says, your rights as an employee, and how to claim compensation for lost wages, benefits, and reputational damage.

How to claim compensation for unfair dismissal

Unfair dismissal is one of the most common employment law disputes in the UK. If your employer has terminated your contract without just cause or following proper procedures, you might be entitled to compensation. This article explains your rights, the claims process, and how much you could receive.

Children injured by NHS negligence can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings

A recent high court ruling has clarified the law on damages for children injured through NHS medical negligence. The judgment confirms that young victims can claim compensation not just for immediate injury, but for lost future earnings across a lifetime of lost opportunity. This represents an important development for families pursuing medical negligence claims against NHS trusts.

Employment Rights Act 2026: What UK employers need to know

The Employment Rights Act 2026 fundamentally reshapes UK employment law. Employers must now follow stricter dismissal procedures, medical assessment protocols, and discrimination timelines. This guide explains what's changed, what you must do, and what happens if you don't comply.

Understanding the New Whiplash Reform Laws: A Guide for Accident Claimants

Learn how the new whiplash reform laws affect your right to claim compensation. This guide explains medical evidence requirements, fixed legal costs, and settlement timelines for accident claimants.

Unfair Dismissal During Investigation: Your Rights as an Employee

Facing dismissal while under investigation at work? You may have a claim for unfair dismissal even if allegations were made. Our guide explains your rights, the legal process, and how to protect yourself.

What to do if you’ve been wrongfully made redundant at work

Being made redundant is stressful enough. When the redundancy is handled unfairly or unlawfully, it becomes a breach of your employment rights. This guide explains what wrongful redundancy means in law, what processes your employer should follow, and what compensation you may be entitled to if those procedures were not followed properly.

Immigration Status Does Not Shield Employers from Discrimination Claims

A hotel manager with no right to work in the UK has won discrimination claims despite the illegality of her employment. The tribunal ruled that her disability, sex and race discrimination allegations were not inextricably linked to her immigration status. This case has significant implications for how UK employers balance immigration compliance with employment law obligations.

Support Worker Injury Claims: Duty of Care at Work

Support workers and care staff face serious injury risks in their roles. When an employer fails to protect them, they may be entitled to claim compensation. Wolf Law helps injured support workers pursue workplace injury claims for duty of care breaches.

Unfair Dismissal: What You Need to Know About Your Employment Rights

Understanding Medical Negligence Claims: Your Right to Compensation

Medical negligence claims in the UK require proof that a healthcare professional breached their duty of care and caused you measurable harm. Learn about the three-year deadline, the Bolam test, common types of negligence, the claims process, and compensation awards. Wolf Law specialises in no-win-no-fee medical negligence claims.

Surgical Negligence and Medical Malpractice: Your Right to Compensation

Surgical errors during medical procedures can lead to serious injury. Discover your legal rights and how to claim compensation for medical negligence with expert solicitors.

Understanding Client Suffering in Personal Injury Claims: How Empathy Wins Compensation

When a solicitor truly understands your suffering, your personal injury claim becomes stronger and compensation higher. Learn how thorough assessment of pain, psychological injury, and long-term impact drives better legal outcomes.

Medical Negligence Claims for Missed Infections: Your Legal Rights

Healthcare professionals have a legal duty to diagnose and treat infections promptly. When they fail, patients can suffer catastrophic consequences including sepsis, kidney abscesses, and organ damage. If you've been harmed by a missed infection at a UK health centre, you have legal grounds to claim compensation under medical negligence law. This guide explains your rights, the claims process, and how Wolf Law can help you recover damages. We work on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront.

Annual Clinical Negligence Costs Soar Past £3bn: What You Need to Know

Clinical negligence costs exceed £3bn annually. Understand your rights to claim compensation with expert guidance from Wolf Law solicitors.

How NHS Trusts Can Defend Against False Medical Negligence Claims

Employee Subject Access Rights: What the French Court Ruling Means for UK Workers

Understand your rights to request personal data from your employer under UK employment law. The French Court of Appeal has clarified key limits on subject access requests.

Thousands of Just Eat Couriers Launch Legal Action: What You Need to Know About Worker Rights

Single-Sex Facilities in the Workplace: UK Employment Law Guidance

Birth Injury Medical Negligence: A Case Study in Clinical Accountability

A recent multi-million pound settlement confirms the NHS's accountability when clinical errors cause lifelong disability in newborns. Learn how medical negligence law protects families and what constitutes a successful claim.

NHS Medical Negligence Liabilities Reach Record High: What This Means for Patients

NHS medical negligence liabilities have reached £58.2bn, highlighting systemic patient safety concerns. If you have suffered injury due to medical negligence, you have the legal right to claim compensation. Discover how medical negligence is defined, common claim types, and how to protect your rights.