Insights
Polkey reductions, progression models and disability analysis under scrutiny
28 Jan 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has given important guidance on the correct approach to Polkey reductions, progression-based performance models and the assessment of disability, overturning an Employment Tribunal’s decision to apply a 100% reduction despite procedural unfairness.
Acas consults on updated Code for trade union time off and facilities
28 Jan 2026Acas has launched a consultation on a draft revised Code of Practice reflecting forthcoming trade union rights under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
TUPE and economic activity: Court of Appeal clarifies the boundary
28 Jan 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that TUPE protection depends on whether the transferring entity is carrying on economic activity, offering important guidance for employers navigating restructures involving public or quasi-public functions.
Employment Rights Act 2025: government publishes updated factsheets
28 Jan 2026The government has published updated factsheets explaining how the Employment Rights Act 2025 will reshape key areas of employment law, with a particular focus on implementation and what will change in practice for employers.
Harassment and indirect sex discrimination arising from access to single-sex changing facilities
28 Jan 2026An Employment Tribunal has upheld claims of harassment related to sex and indirect sex discrimination where an NHS Trust required female staff to share a communal changing room with a trans woman.
Court of Appeal decision highlights worker status risk for charities using volunteers
26 Jan 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officer qualified as a “worker” when attending activities for which he was entitled to claim remuneration.
