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Increase of limits on tribunal awards from 6 April 2025

Thursday, 27 March 2025

The annual increase in the limits applying to certain Employment Tribunal awards has been confirmed.

Increase of limits on tribunal awards from 6 April 2025

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Court of Appeal confirms school inspector’s dismissal was unfair in absence of policy or training

Thursday, 27 March 2025

The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that the dismissal of a school inspector for a single instance of physical contact with a pupil was unfair, in the absence of clear guidance or relevant training.

Court of Appeal confirms school inspector’s dismissal was unfair in absence of policy or training

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The Employment Rights Bill: second reading takes place in the House of Lords

Thursday, 27 March 2025

The Employment Rights Bill continues its legislative journey, with its second reading in the Lords having taken place on 27 March 2025.

The Employment Rights Bill: second reading takes place in the House of Lords

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Government launches consultation on disability support and workplace adjustments

Thursday, 27 March 2025

On 18 March 2025, the Government published a Green Paper and consultation setting out proposals to reform health and disability benefits, with a particular focus on improving employment outcomes for disabled people.

Government launches consultation on disability support and workplace adjustments

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Government consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting

Thursday, 27 March 2025

On 18 March 2025, the Government published a consultation on introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers. The proposals form part of the Government's broader push to improve workplace equality.

Government consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting

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Changes to immigration rules: protection of care workers and salary adjustments

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The recent Statement of Changes to UK Immigration Rules introduces critical updates, including protections for care workers and changes to the methods for calculating salary thresholds.

Changes to immigration rules: protection of care workers and salary adjustments

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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - what you need to know

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

It is the principal means by which the Government seeks to give effect to its manifesto pledges to better protect children, to raise standards in education and care, and to break the link between young people's background and their future success.

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - what you need to know

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Employment Update April 2025: Statutory neonatal care leave

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The right to take statutory neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025. The entitlements will support parents of newborns needing prolonged medical care.

Employment Update April 2025: Statutory neonatal care leave

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Increased scrutiny on sponsorship arrangements

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The latest statistics published by the Home Office show that there has been a sharp increase in UKVI revocation action against Student sponsors in recent months.

Increased scrutiny on sponsorship arrangements

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Immigration update: important changes coming to Child Student Visa rules affecting care arrangements

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

UKVI has announced significant amendments to the immigration rules concerning care arrangements for boarders sponsored under the Child Student visa route. Changes will take effect from 29 May 2025 with further details expected in updated Sponsor Guidance.

Immigration update: Important changes coming to Child Student Visa rules affecting care arrangements

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Supreme Court clarifies limits of state immunity in employment claims

Friday, 21 March 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) was not entitled to state immunity in an employment tribunal claim brought by a former administrative employee.

Supreme Court clarifies limits of state immunity in employment claims

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Tribunal erred in refusing litigant in person’s amendment to claim

Friday, 21 March 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a tribunal wrongly refused a litigant in person permission to amend his claim to include automatic unfair dismissal after asserting a statutory right or making a protected disclosure.

Tribunal erred in refusing litigant in person’s amendment to claim

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Tribunal erred in assessing compensation for discrimination

Friday, 21 March 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a tribunal wrongly reduced a claimant’s compensation by 80%, relying on speculation rather than evidence about potential future dismissal or ill-health retirement.

Tribunal erred in assessing compensation for discrimination

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Court of Appeal confirms UKVI’s approach to sponsorship licence revocations

Friday, 21 March 2025

A recent Court of Appeal ruling has confirmed that the Home Office is not legally required to assess the wider impact of revoking a Skilled Worker sponsorship licence, reinforcing the importance of compliance with sponsor duties.

Court of Appeal confirms UKVI’s approach to sponsorship licence revocations

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VAT Returns - a fiscal theme park where nothing is certain

Friday, 21 March 2025

The deadline for the first VAT return under the new school VAT regime is approaching. VAT application and reclamation is nuanced and schools should be taking advice to benefit from the opportunities presented by this first return.

VAT Returns - a fiscal theme park where nothing is certain

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