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Workplace Compass: an update on the Employment Rights Bill
12 Sept 2025Workplace Compass: The Employment Rights Bill is nearing the end of its Parliamentary journey. With the Commons set to consider Lords’ amendments on 15 September, we recap the latest developments and look ahead to implementation.
Assurances about share options can be binding even if the plan rules weren't followed
11 Sept 2025The High Court found that a former employee could rely on an assurance that his share options would remain exercisable after he left, even though the company had not formally exercised the discretion in its plan rules.
High Court confirms online talent directory is not an employment agency
11 Sept 2025The High Court has confirmed that a subscription platform where performers publish profiles for casting professionals to view is a marketing tool, not an employment agency.
Tribunal clarifies approach to disability status in preliminary hearings
11 Sept 2025The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that a tribunal may decide whether a claimant was disabled during the relevant period as a preliminary issue, without first identifying every alleged act of discrimination.
Neonatal care leave and pay – employers’ technical guide published
05 Sept 2025The Government has now published detailed technical guidance for employers on neonatal care leave (NCL) and statutory neonatal care pay (SNCP), which came into effect for babies born on or after 6 April 2025.
EHRC takes action on single-sex space policies
05 Sept 2025The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has begun regulatory action against organisations whose policies misstate the law on access to single-sex spaces.
