Insights
Employment Rights Bill: proposed amendments at House of Lords Committee Stage
30 Apr 2025Further government amendments to the Employment Rights Bill aim to strengthen protections for workers on zero-hours and low-hours contracts.
Breaking down the English Devolution White Paper: What it means for local government lawyers
22 Apr 2025A closer look at the legal implications of England’s evolving devolution and local government restructure – and what it means for your legal team’s capacity, planning and resilience.Supreme Court confirms biological definition of sex under Equality Act 2010 – what this means for employers
25 Apr 2025The Supreme Court has clarified what 'sex' means under the Equality Act. Employers now have greater legal certainty, but the case also highlights the need to balance workplace inclusion with existing legal protections for trans people.EAT clarifies costs rules in discrimination claims brought by litigants in person
25 Apr 2025The EAT has overturned a £20,000 costs order due to the tribunal's flawed assumptions about legal advice and hindsight bias in assessing prospects of success.
How can you get a divorce or dissolution if you have lost contact with your spouse or civil partner?
17 Apr 2025It is your responsibility to ensure that they are made aware of the pending application and that they have been given the opportunity to respond to it.Employment Rights Bill: questions raised over third-party harassment provisions
17 Apr 2025The Joint Committee on Human Rights has queried whether clause 20 of the Bill strikes the right balance between privacy and freedom of expression.
