Employment Rights Act 2025 – Changes You Need To Make To Contracts and Policies Before 1 July 2026.
The reduction in the qualifying period for employees to bring an unfair dismissal claim, from two-years to 6 months, is a significant relaxation of the current threshold. This change will apply to dismissals from 1 January 2027. Importantly, this means it will apply to employees who start work with your business from 1 July 2026, […]
What the Government’s “Plan to Make Work Pay” Means for Workers and Employers
No employer will have missed that the Government has now started rolling out its Plan to Make Work Pay, a major package of reforms aimed at bringing employment rights legislation firmly into the 21st century. The aim is to extend the kinds of protections already offered by leading UK employers to millions more workers across […]
Investigating the Devastating Glasgow Union House Fire: Vape Shop Controversy and Licensing Questions
This week, a devastating fire ripped through the B-listed Victorian Union House in Glasgow. The building, sitting on the corner of Union Street and Gordon Street, was an iconic example of Glasgow architecture and formed part of the first impression for many visitors arriving in the city at Central Station. Now destroyed, very serious questions […]
Employment Rights Act 2025 – incoming!
The Employment Rights Bill was passed on 16 December 2025 after an extended period of parliamentary “ping‑pong” and received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. Early changes that are expected to take effect soon include reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, trade union and industrial action rules, and the introduction of day‑one rights to paternity leave and unpaid parental leave, whilst other […]
Team Spotlight: Meet Our Newest Commercial Property Solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown
As part of our ongoing Team Spotlight series, we are delighted to introduce one of the newest members of our Commercial Property team at Miller Samuel Hill Brown (MSHB), Irum Arshad. We spoke about Irum’s journey into law, what inspires her work in commercial property transactions, and her advice for trainees considering a future in commercial […]
Government Scales Back Day-One Unfair Dismissal Rights: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The UK Government has announced a significant change to its Employment Rights Bill, taking a step back from its original pledge to give workers protection against unfair dismissal from their first day in a job. Alternatively, this right will now apply after six months of continuous employment. Existing day-one protections against discrimination and automatically unfair reasons for dismissal remain unchanged. […]
Team Spotlight: 5 Questions With Our New Trainee Solicitor, Claudia Kyle
We are excited to introduce Claudia Kyle, our newest trainee solicitor, who has recently joined our residential property team. Claudia brings fresh enthusiasm, a client-focused approach, and a passion for problem-solving. In this month’s Team Spotlight, she shares insights into her role, her experience of life in a law firm, and what drives her forward in her legal […]
Personal Guarantees: What You Need to Know Before You Sign One
It is becoming increasingly common for lenders to look for ways to ensure payment when advancing funds. One of the most common ways they do this is by asking you—as an individual—to give a personal guarantee. What is a Personal Guarantee? A personal guarantee is a legal commitment made by an individual to personally […]
Welcoming Our New Trainees: Meet Emily Duff, Caitlin Barnes, and Eva Kennedy
Miller Samuel Hill Brown is excited to announce the addition of three talented individuals to our Trainee Programme: Emily Duff, Caitlin Barnes, and Eva Kennedy. Over the next two years, these trainees will work directly alongside our experienced practitioners, rotating in at least three different departments. This opportunity is designed to equip them with the essential knowledge, skills, and […]
Team Spotlight: Welcoming Laura Shields to Our Commercial Property Team
We are excited to shine our team spotlight on Laura Shields, who has recently joined Miller Samuel Hill Brown as an Associate in our Commercial Property team. With six years of experience in the property sector, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will enhance our service offerings. We sat down with Laura to discuss her […]