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Legal advice for trade union issues in Further and Higher Education

Solicitors with experience in resolving trade union issues

Wrigleys are experienced in dealing with trade union issues within the Further Education and Higher Education Sectors.

Collective Bargaining and Industrial Action

We have particular expertise in the field of local and national collective bargaining and also the management of industrial action.

Further Education

In addition to an understanding of national and local collective bargaining in UK Further Education, we are also experts in employee involvement and have much experience in connection with the setting up of works councils, works forums and information and consultation procedures across many organisations.

Higher Education

We have experience of the framework for the modernisation of pay structures in HE and the work of JNCHES and “New JNCHES”.

In the context of industrial action we have experience of advising not only individual universities but national associations and employers associations.

We have experience of advising on the protection of the student experience, the effect of industrial action on the employment contract and the legal effect of industrial action on pay for incomplete performance of the employment contract.

04 Mar 2026
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Trans pupil guidance for schools to be part of statutory safeguarding guidance

New guidance will form part of Keeping Children Safe in Education from September 2026.

24 Feb 2026
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Employment Rights Act 2025: consultation on changes to flexible working requests

A chance for employers to have their say on new flexible working request consultation process.

23 Feb 2026
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DfE proposals for internal suspensions – what will this mean for academy trusts and schools?

Proposals aim to reduce the number of pupils sent home from school.