Freeths published an August 2026 Employment Law Update highlighting three developments in workplace disputes, including ACAS' draft Code of Practice, AI disputes, and part-time worker discrimination claims.
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“Our August 2026 Employment Law Update highlights three important developments employers should have on their radar”
— Freeths team
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Freeths
Freeths is a full-service top 50 commercial law firm, trusted & well-liked by clients, with 12 UK offices.
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Location
- Nottingham, GB
- Company size
- 1,332 employees
We are a leading, top 50, full-service UK law firm, with more than 1,300+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, planet, clients and communities. We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together. We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services, alongside a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience. Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, as well as charities, universities and private individuals, to think beyond the norm and get the best results. Our efforts have been reflected in a number of award wins after the firm was named Law Firm of the Year at The Legal Business Awards 2024 and the same at the City AM Awards 2025. We also consistently rank in the top tier of the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides. Freeths is the largest B Corp law firm in the UK, committed to upholding and delivering the highest standards of environmental and social impact, governance and inclusion. This commitment is shown through other recent accolades such as Diversity Champion status from Stonewall, Gold accreditation from Investors in People (2025), Tommy’s Champion status (2025), and recognition as a Top 30 Employer by Working Families (2025). We are also featured in the Legal 500 Green Guide 2026 for its sustainability leadership. • Named Law Firm of the Year at the City AM Awards 2025 • Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 • Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners and Chambers HNW legal guide consistent top tier ranks • National ranking of 43 in the Top 100 UK law firm listing - The Lawyer magazine • Winner of The Lawyer and Legal Week’s Litigation Team of the Year 2020 • A Stonewall Diversity Champion, the gold standard for LGBTQ+ inclusion • Accredited in ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001