Insights
EAT provides guidance on worker status and employment status tests
13 Mar 2025In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important guidance on how tribunals should assess worker status in contrast to employment status.
Government confirms plans to boost regulation of umbrella companies
13 Mar 2025On 4 March 2025, HM Treasury published the Government's response to its consultation on tackling non-compliance with employment rights and tax obligations by umbrella companies.
The latest on the Employment Rights Bill: further government amendments published
13 Mar 2025Following the publication last week of government-backed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, an updated amendment paper has now been published.
Court of Appeal confirms tribunals are not required to determine unpleaded claims
13 Mar 2025The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an employment tribunal is not obliged to identify and determine claims that have not been pleaded or included in the agreed list of issues, even where the claimant is a litigant in person.
Neonatal care leave and pay: further regulations published ahead of April 2025 rollout
07 Mar 2025The introduction of statutory neonatal care leave and pay is moving forward, with additional regulations made on 24 February 2025 to clarify key aspects of the new right.
Compulsory retirement and age discrimination: Tribunal rules against law firm
07 Mar 2025A law firm unlawfully discriminated against a partner by refusing to delay his retirement. The case highlights the need for employers to carefully consider the justification and proportionality of compulsory retirement policies.
