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In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important guidance on how tribunals should assess worker status in contrast to employment status.
On 4 March 2025, HM Treasury published the Government's response to its consultation on tackling non-compliance with employment rights and tax obligations by umbrella companies.
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an employment tribunal is not obliged to identify and determine claims that have not been pleaded or included in the agreed list of issues, even where the claimant is a litigant in person.
Recently published Home Office figures show sharp increase in UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) taking action to revoke Student Sponsor Licences in recent months.
The introduction of statutory neonatal care leave and pay is moving forward, with additional regulations made on 24 February 2025 to clarify key aspects of the new right.
A law firm unlawfully discriminated against a partner by refusing to delay his retirement. The case highlights the need for employers to carefully consider the justification and proportionality of compulsory retirement policies.
The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:
The Employment Rights Bill has undergone significant amendments, introducing new provisions and revising existing ones to enhance worker protections and clarify employer obligations.
The Law Commission's Scoping Report on Financial Remedies on Divorce, published in December 2024, has highlighted issues and problems with the current law on financial remedies and has considered potential areas for reform.
Parties to commercial contracts often include exclusion clauses to manage their liability risks. This may contain a list of items such as lost profits, lost revenue, and lost savings among other items.
Leaders in net zero certification, Planet Mark, have recently identified the key sustainability trends for businesses in the UK and beyond. What do these trends mean for the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences sector?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important guidance on the use of judicial notice and the assessment of group disadvantage in indirect sex discrimination claims.