Insights
Protected conversations: key takeaways for employers
15 Nov 2024A 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.
Ofsted commence inspections of supported accommodation providers
13 Nov 2024In September 2024 Ofsted commenced inspections of supported accommodation provided for 16 and 17 year old care leavers and looked after children.
April 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed
08 Nov 2024New National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will come into force from April 2025
Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower
08 Nov 2024The Government has confirmed it is exploring the establishment of a new body to ensure whistleblowers are properly protected, and their complaints effectively addressed.
EAT clarifies scope of maternity leave redundancy protections
08 Nov 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that enhanced redundancy protection under Regulation 10 does not apply where no actual vacancy exists.
Tackling tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market
08 Nov 2024In the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Government announced measures to combat tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market.
