September 2026

Employment update

Welcome to the latest Northridge employment update, your digest of the key changes and developments affecting businesses and individuals in the employment / HR sector.

Legislation update

Employment Rights Act 2025 changes coming into play in October 2026

Case update

‘Training fee clawback’ scheme constituted restraint of trade

Case update

Clarification on the right to be accompanied at disciplinary or grievance hearings where the employee has not made a request

Legislation update

Flexible working

Case update

The EAT considered whether a professor's anti-Zionist beliefs were protected under the Equality Act 2010

Case update

The High Court has considered the enforceability of post-termination restrictions against a departing adviser

Legal update

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: A new statutory right for employees and other individuals to raise data protection complaints directly with their employer

Disclaimer

This update should not be treated as legal advice and only provides general information on the issues discussed.