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House of Commons Committee calls for reforms to improve employment opportunities for disabled workers
28 May 2026The House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee has called for significant reforms aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled people, including stricter requirements around reasonable adjustments, greater workplace accessibility, and enhanced employer accountability.
Tribunal erred in applying burden of proof in religion and belief discrimination case
28 May 2026The EAT held a tribunal erred in its approach to the burden of proof when determining a claim of religion or belief discrimination after concluding that the tribunal had applied the burden of proof test incorrectly and failed to assess each allegation separately.
EHRC’s updated draft Code on Services, Public Functions and Associations laid before Parliament
28 May 2026The recently published updated EHRC Code of Practice offers guidance on single-sex services, breastfeeding, menopause, and more, with implications for service providers and employers.
Right to Work checks: A much-welcomed update for sponsors
28 May 2026The way employers are required to carry out Right to Work checks has continued to evolve as the Home Office has progressed its digitalisation plans. It also appears that the scope of who these checks should be performed on is likely to change soon.
Employment Tribunal finds charity trustees are not entitled to whistleblower protections
26 May 2026In a recent decision, an Employment Tribunal has found that a charity trustee was not entitled to whistleblower protection under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA).
Fair Work Agency report highlights widespread labour market non-compliance
21 May 2026A recent Fair Work Agency report has highlighted widespread non-compliance with employment rights across the UK, reinforcing the importance of proactive compliance and increasing the likelihood of more robust enforcement activity.
