Insights

The EAT overturned a ruling that a nurse was both an employee and a worker, highlighting gaps on substitution and mutuality.

A tribunal found that an employer acted lawfully in dismissing a cleaner who had been working two full-time jobs with only short breaks between shifts.

The EAT confirmed that the FCA acted fairly in dismissing an employee for misconduct and that a lengthy delay in the tribunal’s written reasons did not undermine the fairness of the hearing.

A recent Court of Appeal’s decision provides important guidance on how planning decision-makers must approach material considerations that come to light after a planning inquiry has closed but before the final decision is issued.

A recent High Court decision underscores an important procedural requirement for both developers and local authorities.

The Employment Rights Bill has now cleared its final hurdles in the House of Commons, bringing Royal Assent within sight.