Insights
Government launches review of parental leave and pay
06 Jun 2025The Government is inviting employer input as it undertakes a wide-ranging review of parental leave and pay.
Court of Appeal applies Scottish precedent on part-time worker discrimination
30 May 2025Flat-rate fee for minicab drivers did not breach protections for part-time workers under current legal test.
EHRC consults on updated Services Code following Supreme Court ruling
30 May 2025Revised guidance reflects on Supreme Court judgement on legal sex and aims to clarify rights and responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.
EAT: Tribunals must consider context when assessing alleged protected acts
23 May 2025The EAT has held that tribunals must take a contextual approach when deciding whether a grievance or complaint amounts to a ‘protected act’ under the Equality Act 2010.
EAT rules HR consultants not liable for dismissal decision
23 May 2025The EAT has clarified that external HR consultants involved in grievance or disciplinary procedures are not automatically liable for an employer’s decision to dismiss, even where their reports form the basis of that decision.
Government responds to concerns over third-party harassment duty in the Employment Rights Bill
15 May 2025The UK Government has published its long-promised White Paper setting out how it intends to reduce net migration. The proposed changes are likely to have a significant impact on employers who rely on overseas
