Insights
Bereaved partner’s paternity leave: draft regulations published
20 Jan 2026Draft regulations setting out the detail of the new bereaved partner’s paternity leave right were laid before Parliament on 13 January 2026.
Trade union law changes: government guidance on transition to ERA 2025
20 Jan 2026Delay alone is not discrimination: EAT clarifies limits of inference under the Equality Act
20 Jan 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has overturned a finding of direct race discrimination based on delayed promotion feedback, reaffirming that delay and poor handling, without more, are not enough to shift the burden of proof in discrimination claims.
Court of Appeal confirms scope of worker status for paid volunteers
20 Jan 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers qualify as “workers” when attending activities for which they are entitled to claim remuneration.
Employment law update - February 2026
Wednesday, 11 February 202610:00 am - 11:00 amWhistleblowing is a complex and sensitive area of employment law, with significant implications for organisations. Recent case law continues to shape how whistleblowing protections are interpreted and applied in practice, highlighting the importance of getting process, decision-making and documentation right. Alongside this, anticipated reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 signal further change on the horizon for employers.
Recruitment and Probation Under the New Unfair Dismissal Regime: Managing Risk From Day One in Education Settings
Wednesday, 4 March 202610:00 am - 11:30 amJoin us online to discuss how to manage risk from day one in education settings.
