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Employment law update for Academies & Maintained Schools - November 2026
Tuesday, 10 November 202610:00 am - 11:00 amJoin us for an employment law update for Academies and Maintained Schools.
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Employment law update for Independent Schools - October 2026
Wednesday, 14 October 202610:00 am - 11:00 amJoin us for an employment law update for Independent Schools.
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Can part-time workers claim if their part-time status is only one reason for less favourable treatment?
20 Aug 2026The Supreme Court has confirmed that part-time workers can bring a claim under the Part-time Workers Regulations where their part-time status is an effective cause of less favourable treatment: it does not have to be the sole cause. This significant judgment resolves previous conflicting case law.
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EAT confirms a tribunal cannot make a consent order after a party withdraws their consent before the order is made
20 Aug 2026The EAT has confirmed that a consent order requires both parties to consent at the time the order is made. A party’s earlier consent is insufficient if it has been withdrawn when the order is made.
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Dismissal influenced by expression of protected belief was discriminatory
20 Aug 2026The EAT has upheld findings that dismissing an academic in circumstances involving the expression of protected anti-Zionist beliefs amounted to direct discrimination and unfair dismissal. The University’s appeal succeeded on one limited issue concerning remedy, while the claimant’s cross-appeal was dismissed.
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Charity Trustees' Week Event - London
Tuesday, 10 November 20264:30 pm - 7:00 pmJoin us for a special evening during Trustees’ Week.
