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When an employee is absent from work due to an injury or illness caused by a third party, employers may find themselves paying Company Sick Pay (CSP) to the employee. In such situations, employers may be entitled to reclaim the CSP paid from the third party responsible for the injury or illness. Below is a summary of the key considerations and steps employers should take to protect their interests and facilitate recovery of these costs.

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) highlights the need for employers to carefully balance safety-critical drug policies with disability discrimination legislation. 

The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) has launched a consultation on possible changes to costs rules across the tribunal system, including Employment Tribunals.

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights the importance of employees identifying sufficiently specific factual information capable of showing wrongdoing or risk, in whistleblowing claims.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed in a recent decision that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may be deducted from compensation awards where the benefit would not have been received but for the employer’s unlawful conduct. 

The First-tier Tribunal has held that National Group football referees engaged by Professional Game Match Officials Ltd were not employees for tax and NICs purposes.