Articles
Court of Appeal confirms scope of worker status for paid volunteers
20 Jan 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers qualify as “workers” when attending activities for which they are entitled to claim remuneration.
Delay alone is not discrimination: EAT clarifies limits of inference under the Equality Act
20 Jan 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has overturned a finding of direct race discrimination based on delayed promotion feedback, reaffirming that delay and poor handling, without more, are not enough to shift the burden of proof in discrimination claims.
Trade union law changes: government guidance on transition to ERA 2025
20 Jan 2026The government has published guidance to help employers, trade unions and workers prepare for trade union law changes coming into force on 18 February 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025, alongside draft revised statutory codes on picketing and industrial action ballots.
Bereaved partner’s paternity leave: draft regulations published
20 Jan 2026Draft regulations setting out the detail of the new bereaved partner’s paternity leave right were laid before Parliament on 13 January 2026.
Employment Rights Act 2025 receives Royal Assent: what school employers should be focusing on now
15 Jan 2026The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents a programme of reform that will unfold over the next two years. For school employers, the focus is now firmly on timing, prioritisation and forward planning.
Employment Rights Act 2025 impact assessments published ahead of major unfair dismissal changes
14 Jan 2026New government analysis highlights the expected tribunal impact of reducing the qualifying period and removing the compensation cap, with implementation planned for 2027.
