Insights
EAT: Tribunals must consider context when assessing alleged protected acts
23 May 2025The EAT has held that tribunals must take a contextual approach when deciding whether a grievance or complaint amounts to a ‘protected act’ under the Equality Act 2010.
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.
New fraud offences - what charities need to do now
16 May 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) has introduced significant new fraud offences, requiring charities to take action to prevent fraud.
Thiam v Richmond Housing Partnership 2025: An Important Update for Landlord Decision Making under the Equality Act 2010
16 May 2025A recent court decision offers practical guidance for landlords on the centrality of proportionality when seeking to take enforcement action against tenants where the Equality Act 2010 (the EA) is engaged.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
16 May 2025Schools are now being contacted as part of Module 8 (children and young people) of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. This is a statutory inquiry set up to examine the UK's response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future.
Government responds to concerns over third-party harassment duty in the Employment Rights Bill
15 May 2025The UK Government has published its long-promised White Paper setting out how it intends to reduce net migration. The proposed changes are likely to have a significant impact on employers who rely on overseas
