Employment Law Brief

Employment Rights Bill

Thursday, 23 January 2025

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:

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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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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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EAT provides guidance on worker status and employment status tests

Thursday, 13 March 2025

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.

EAT provides guidance on worker status and employment status tests

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Government confirms plans to boost regulation of umbrella companies

Thursday, 13 March 2025

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.

Government confirms plans to boost regulation of umbrella companies

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The latest on the Employment Rights Bill: further government amendments published

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Following the publication last week of government-backed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, an updated amendment paper has now been published.

The latest on the Employment Rights Bill: further government amendments published

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Court of Appeal confirms tribunals are not required to determine unpleaded claims

Thursday, 13 March 2025

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.

Court of Appeal confirms tribunals are not required to determine unpleaded claims

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