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The EAT has held that the existence of significant factual disputes does not, by itself, prevent a claimant from establishing that they have a sufficiently strong case to obtain interim relief.

The Government has launched a consultation on a revised statutory Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips, reflecting new requirements under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The consultation closes on 29 September 2026.

The EAT has confirmed that a consent order requires both parties to consent at the time the order is made. A party’s earlier consent is insufficient if it has been withdrawn when the order is made.

The Supreme Court has confirmed that part-time workers can bring a claim under the Part-time Workers Regulations where their part-time status is an effective cause of less favourable treatment: it does not have to be the sole cause. This significant judgment resolves previous conflicting case law.

The EAT has upheld findings that dismissing an academic in circumstances involving the expression of protected anti-Zionist beliefs amounted to direct discrimination and unfair dismissal. The University’s appeal succeeded on one limited issue concerning remedy, while the claimant’s cross-appeal was dismissed.

From 1 October 2026, the UK's Right to Work Scheme will apply to a wider range of working arrangements, potentially bringing organisations within the civil penalty regime even where they do not directly employ the individual concerned.