Friday Round Up 19/06/2026
Published on: 19/06/2026
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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.

One week into the World Cup and Scotland have drunk Boston dry. Productivity? We'll check back in July........... Welcome to the Friday Round-up! ⚽

This Week's Big 5:

  1. Job security fears surge... LRA reveals spike in calls 📞
  2. Good Jobs Bill blocked... ICTU hits out at business lobby veto 😤
  3. Two firefighters suspended after being caught on camera during last week's disorder 🔥
  4. Capability or capacity... are we mixing up the two? 🤔
  5. The hidden cost of a culture of silence in your organisation 🤫


In other news................Struggling with protected disclosures? We've got you covered. On 8th July, Michelle McGinley of Employers Federation brings her expertise to Skill Builder for HR, with real tips for managing whistleblowing issues. Find

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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 19/06/2026
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