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A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling reminds employers to check ACAS Early Conciliation compliance early. Claims may still proceed if omissions are spotted too late.

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights how worker status can be found in contractual arrangements involving personal service companies.

The Government has confirmed that the right to take statutory neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025. The entitlements will support parents of newborns needing prolonged medical care.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that workers who take part in official industrial action are protected from blacklisting, regardless of the technical requirements often associated with union action.

Calculating holiday pay for employees working irregular hours is an ongoing challenge for many employers. The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) require that workers receive no less pay on holiday than they would normally earn while working.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that employers operating within diplomatic settings cannot rely on state immunity to shield themselves from claims of discrimination under domestic employment laws, where the acts in question are of a private law nature.