Collective Bargaining Old industrial relations muscles have atrophied, says HR chief Time for UK employers to get to grips with union strategies as rights reforms fast approach iStock.com/Ceri Breeze Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 16 January 2026 The UK government’s shock pre-Christmas move to ditch the compensation cap for unfair dismissal claims has agitated many employment lawyers and HR experts – perhaps more so than any other aspect of Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Unions Time for collective action? Industrial relations changes under the UK’s Employment Rights Act Harassment Fearful bosses shy away from relationship building with junior colleagues Disputes UK lawyers sceptical new tribunal centre will fix “creaking” system Politics Reform’s plan to scrap the UK Equality Act straight out of Trump’s playbook