Insights

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court has confirmed that the equitable remedy of 'rectification' is available for collective agreements, even though they are typically legally unenforceable.

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that non-unionised employers are not required to conduct workforce-wide consultation in redundancy scenarios involving fewer than 20 employees.

A recent Employment Tribunal decision emphasises the need for explicit contractual terms when withholding pay during periods of employee suspension or when restrictions are imposed by third-parties.

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision provides guidance for employers on when pre-termination negotiations are inadmissible in unfair dismissal claims, even when the offer of termination is unexpected or subject to a short response time.

In September 2024 Ofsted commenced inspections of supported accommodation provided for 16 and 17 year old care leavers and looked after children.

New National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will come into force from April 2025