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Government to restrict higher-level apprenticeship funding to under-22s
06 Jun 2025From January 2026, levy funding for new Level 7 apprenticeships will be limited to individuals aged under 22, as part of the Government’s focus on early-entry training.
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EAT decision highlights value of clear contracts and written variation clauses in consultancy arrangements
06 Jun 2025A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision underscores the importance of well-drafted consultancy agreements and the risks of relying on alleged oral variations when disputes arise over fees.
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Government launches review of parental leave and pay
06 Jun 2025The Government is inviting employer input as it undertakes a wide-ranging review of parental leave and pay.
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Court of Appeal applies Scottish precedent on part-time worker discrimination
30 May 2025Flat-rate fee for minicab drivers did not breach protections for part-time workers under current legal test.
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EHRC consults on updated Services Code following Supreme Court ruling
30 May 2025Revised guidance reflects on Supreme Court judgement on legal sex and aims to clarify rights and responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.
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EAT rules HR consultants not liable for dismissal decision
23 May 2025The EAT has clarified that external HR consultants involved in grievance or disciplinary procedures are not automatically liable for an employer’s decision to dismiss, even where their reports form the basis of that decision.
