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Employment tribunals must clearly explain the basis for aggravated damages awards in discrimination cases
25 Sept 2026Tribunals awarding aggravated damages must identify a specific aggravating factor, explain what further injury it caused and ensure that this is not already compensated by an injury to feelings award.

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Government confirms details of new statutory bereavement leave entitlement
23 Sept 2026From April 2027, employees will have a day one right to up to two weeks' bereavement leave, covering a wide range of family relationships, and pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

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The EAT provides guidance on the use of generative AI by litigants in person
23 Sept 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has reminded litigants that they remain responsible for documents prepared with generative AI, including their accuracy, relevance and compliance with procedural rules.

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Can employees be personally liable for failures to make reasonable adjustments?
23 Sept 2026An employer has the duty to make reasonable adjustments, but an employee whose actions breach that duty may also be personally liable. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that claims against individuals cannot be ruled out simply because the duty rests with the employer.

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New rules for charities claiming tax relief on charitable investments
22 Sept 2026A charity's entitlement to tax relief may be restricted where its income and gains are not applied solely for charitable purposes. As a result of the Finance Act 2026, charity trustees must now be satisfied that no investment made on or after 6 April 2026 is for the avoidance of tax.

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When can financial provision continue after death?
22 Sept 2026What the Thirsk v Thirsk ruling means for your estate plans
If you're worried that a loved one's will might not provide fairly for you, the High Court's recent decision in Thirsk v Thirsk may be useful to know about. The case highlights how the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the '1975 Act') can be used to ensure fair financial provision is made, particularly for spouses, partners, and other dependants.






