Insights
Status appeal on 'bank' nurse: cautionary lessons on substitution rights and mutuality
16 Oct 2025The EAT overturned a ruling that a nurse was both an employee and a worker, highlighting gaps on substitution and mutuality.
Cleaner working double shifts loses unfair dismissal claim over Working Time Regulations breach
16 Oct 2025A tribunal found that an employer acted lawfully in dismissing a cleaner who had been working two full-time jobs with only short breaks between shifts.
EAT upholds FCA’s dismissal of employee accused of sending harassing email
16 Oct 2025The EAT confirmed that the FCA acted fairly in dismissing an employee for misconduct and that a lengthy delay in the tribunal’s written reasons did not undermine the fairness of the hearing.
Employment Rights Bill update - Royal Assent within sight
14 Oct 2025The Employment Rights Bill has now cleared its final hurdles in the House of Commons, bringing Royal Assent within sight.
New restrictions on NDAs take effect under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024
08 Oct 2025Provisions in non-disclosure agreements that prevent victims of criminal conduct from sharing information with certain people are now void under new legislation.
Government reportedly reviewing plans to reintroduce employment tribunal fees
08 Oct 2025Reports suggest the government is considering reintroducing modest fees for employment tribunal and appeal claims, though no decision has yet been made.
