Friday Round Up 15/05/2026
Published on: 15/05/2026
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Christine, Julie, and Laura - known as the Knowledge Team - bring extensive expertise in employment law, HR, and learning & development. With diverse backgrounds spanning top-tier law firms, in-house roles, and voluntary organisations across the UK and Ireland, they provide informed and strategic support on employment matters.

Our team includes qualified (now non-practising) employment solicitors with experience in both legal and corporate sectors, alongside an experienced HR professional and CIPD Associate Member, ensuring a well-rounded approach to workplace challenges.

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  1. The King's Speech 👑
  2. One in seven workers facing a clear violation of their rights ⚠️
  3. Job candidate fraud is surging and trust is paying the price 🎭
  4. ICO steps in with guidance on AI-generated FOI requests 🤖
  5. Return-to-work after mental health absence: who should lead the conversation? 🧠


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Disclaimer The information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article. This article is correct at 15/05/2026