Insights
High Court confirms online talent directory is not an employment agency
11 Sept 2025The 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.
Tribunal clarifies approach to disability status in preliminary hearings
11 Sept 2025The 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.
Neonatal care leave and pay – employers’ technical guide published
05 Sept 2025The Government has now published detailed technical guidance for employers on neonatal care leave (NCL) and statutory neonatal care pay (SNCP), which came into effect for babies born on or after 6 April 2025.
EHRC takes action on single-sex space policies
05 Sept 2025The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has begun regulatory action against organisations whose policies misstate the law on access to single-sex spaces.
Whistleblowing, performance management and unfair dismissal – guidance from the EAT
05 Sept 2025The EAT has upheld a tribunal’s findings on whistleblowing detriment and automatic unfair dismissal, but has ordered an unfair dismissal finding to be reconsidered because the tribunal did not take proper account of the appeal stage.
Back to School: key regulatory updates for the Autumn Term
05 Sept 2025Understanding the key changes to law and guidance which came into force on 1 September 2025.
