Insights

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:

Workplace Compass: The Employment Rights Bill is nearing the end of its Parliamentary journey. With the Commons set to consider Lords’ amendments on 15 September, we recap the latest developments and look ahead to implementation.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that a tribunal may decide whether a claimant was disabled during the relevant period as a preliminary issue, without first identifying every alleged act of discrimination.

The High Court found that a former employee could rely on an assurance that his share options would remain exercisable after he left, even though the company had not formally exercised the discretion in its plan rules.

The High Court has confirmed that a subscription platform where performers publish profiles for casting professionals to view is a marketing tool, not an employment agency.

This webinar will guide you through the publication of the implementation plan for the Employment Rights Bill for academies and maintained schools.