Many employers engage additional workers and interns during the summer months to help meet operational demands and/or to provide work experience opportunities. Employers should, however, be careful not to inadvertently create employment rights.

Our essential employment law webinars are taking a short summer break but will return in August when we will be looking at Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace. We will be joined by Dr Sigi Joseph and Dr Jane Catley who will provide a doctor's perspective, with the focus on prevention being 

better than cure. Details of this and our other upcoming webinars and how to register are available here. Our webinars last for approximately 50 minutes, are free to attend and apply to the law of Scotland, England, and Wales.

Our latest podcast episodes are now live, with David Hossack being joined by Sarah Gilzean looking at single-sex spaces and the new Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice.

Stuart McWilliams joins host David Hossack to share practical insights covering compliance, sponsorship and workforce planning.

Employers already have a duty to prevent sexual harassment but from October 2026, employers will require to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers will also become liable for third-party harassment. We can provide tailored support and training to help you comply with your obligations and reduce the risk of claims.

To find out more, click the link below or email Sarah Gilzean here.