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The Government has reversed its manifesto pledge to introduce day one unfair dismissal protections in a bid to keep the Employment Rights Bill on track. 

The festive season is a time of celebration, but it also brings unique employment challenges for employers. Here’s what charity employers should keep in mind to manage risks and support a safe, positive end to the year.

The EAT has overturned key parts of a remedy judgment involving harassment, victimisation and constructive dismissal, providing important guidance on ACAS Code uplifts, medical evidence and the assessment of loss in discrimination cases.

TUPE protects employees when a business changes hands by automatically transferring their employment to the new owner. However, where a business is already in certain types of insolvency, TUPE may not apply in the usual way.

The Court of Appeal has provided important clarification on the scope of employer liability in whistleblowing detriment claims.

Peers again backed substantial changes to the Bill in a series of decisive votes, setting up another return to the Commons and raising questions over the timetable for Royal Assent and beyond.