Insights
Low Pay Commission recommends review of sleep-in shifts in social care
13 Feb 2025The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended that the Government review the entitlement of sleep-in shift workers to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as part of the proposed Fair Pay Agreement for the social care sector.
Government revives plan to ban NDAs in higher education
13 Feb 2025The Government has confirmed that it will proceed with banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the higher education sector for cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, and harassment.
EAT issues useful reminder on substitution mindset in Tribunal litigation
13 Feb 2025The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has overturned a Tribunal decision in a recent case, ruling that the Tribunal failed to apply the correct legal test when assessing the fairness of a dismissal.
Foster carers permitted to bring whistleblowing and discrimination claims
06 Feb 2025An employment tribunal has ruled that foster carers can pursue whistleblowing and discrimination claims despite lacking a contractual relationship with local authorities.
EAT reduces £10,000 injury to feelings award to £2,000
06 Feb 2025The EAT has reduced a £10,000 injury to feelings award for pregnancy discrimination to £2,000 finding that the original sum was manifestly excessive given the limited impact of the employer’s actions.
Unlawful deductions and PHI benefits: EAT clarifies limits of claims
06 Feb 2025A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision has clarified the extent to which Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) benefits can be claimed under the unlawful deductions from wages regime.
