Articles
EAT confirms COT3 settlement does not remove entitlement to written reasons
05 Aug 2026The EAT has confirmed that a COT3 settlement does not, without more, prevent a party from obtaining written reasons for an employment tribunal decision that were properly requested before settlement.
Acas consults on the first full rewrite of the statutory Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures since 2009
05 Aug 2026Acas has published a fully revised draft Code that would fundamentally reshape disciplinary and grievance procedures, with a much greater emphasis on informal resolution and early workplace intervention.
New trade union laws leave a fifth of employers feeling unprepared
05 Aug 2026Bob Fahy, Partner in our Employment team has contributed to an article in the HR press regarding concerns among employers about the new trade union laws that are coming into force from October 2026.
EAT confirms worker must request meeting companion before statutory right to be accompanied arises
29 Jul 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that the statutory right to be accompanied is only triggered where a worker requests a companion.
Charities urged to prepare now for the EHRC services code of practice
29 Jul 2026The Charity Commission warns that trustees must take steps towards compliance with the new EHRC Code of Practice before it comes into force on 5 August 2026 and should not wait for updated Commission guidance.
Employers cannot bypass collective bargaining by making direct pay offers before the process is complete
29 Jul 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal holds that a rail operator breached trade union legislation by offering a pay deal directly to staff while collective bargaining with a recognised union was still ongoing.
