Insights
EAT orders rehearing due to tribunal delay and legal errors in whistleblowing case
07 Aug 2025The EAT has ordered a rehearing after finding serious procedural and legal flaws in a Tribunal decision, including a misapplication of whistleblowing protections and an unreasonable 13-month delay.
CIPD Calls for a Reskilling Revolution
05 Aug 2025CIPD’s latest analysis spotlights an ageing workforce increasingly exposed to transformative trends such as AI and the net-zero transition, yet with persistently low training access for older employees.
Employment Rights Bill: clarification on 'excepted agreements' under new NDA rules
01 Aug 2025The government's recent impact assessment offers further detail on the meaning of 'excepted agreements' under the proposed NDA restrictions in harassment and discrimination cases.
Employment Rights Bill: key amendments and future consultations as Report stage nears conclusion
01 Aug 2025Proposals to block day-one unfair dismissal rights, extend whistleblowing protection, and consult on workplace AI among developments from the House of Lords Report Stage.
Constructive dismissal and discrimination: misleading an employee about their role during sickness absence was a breach of trust and confidence.
01 Aug 2025An employer's failure to be transparent during a cancer-related absence led to discrimination and ultimately, a successful claim for constructive dismissal.
Court of Appeal: Race discrimination claim upheld against Council
01 Aug 2025This case is a reminder of how important it is for employers to ensure consistent disciplinary processes.
