Insights

The Supreme Court has clarified the enforceability of collective agreement terms incorporated into individual employment contracts, delivering an important ruling on the rights of trade unions under employment law.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance for employers to help employers create safer and more inclusive workplaces.

The Employment Rights Bill introduces landmark rights for zero-hours and low-hours workers, including guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts, and compensation for late changes.

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.