Employment Law Brief

Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: call for evidence

Thursday, 17 April 2025

The Government has launched a wide-ranging call for evidence on proposed changes to equality and employment law. Employers are invited to share their views on equal pay, combined discrimination and workplace harassment by 30 June 2025.

Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: call for evidence

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New ICO guidance clarifies use of anonymisation and pseudonymisation

Friday, 11 April 2025

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance on anonymisation and pseudonymisation.

New ICO guidance clarifies use of anonymisation and pseudonymisation

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Tribunal entitled to find racial abuse by colleague not ‘in the course of employment’

Friday, 11 April 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a tribunal’s decision that a racist comment made by one employee to another did not give rise to employer liability under the Equality Act 2010.

Tribunal entitled to find racial abuse by colleague not ‘in the course of employment’

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New guidance published on neonatal care leave and pay

Friday, 11 April 2025

With new statutory entitlements to neonatal care leave (NCL) and neonatal care pay (SNCP) now in force, both Acas and the Government have published guidance to help employers administer the new leave and pay rights.

New guidance published on neonatal care leave and pay

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Embracing enhanced employment rights: building a stronger, more committed workforce

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

As the Employment Rights Bill signals a shift towards stronger protections for individuals, we explore how employers can align with this shift - supporting legal compliance, managing risk, and promoting long-term workforce stability.

Embracing enhanced employment rights: building a stronger, more committed workforce

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Government responds to WEC proposals on bereavement leave for pregnancy loss

Friday, 04 April 2025

The Government has agreed in principle to extend bereavement leave to employees who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, but further discussions are expected before any final commitments are made.

Government responds to WEC proposals on bereavement leave for pregnancy loss

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Acas launches campaign to support neurodivergent workers

Friday, 04 April 2025

On 20 March 2025, Acas launched a campaign to improve support for neurodivergent workers. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has also announced a new expert panel to explore barriers to employment and drive improvements in workplace inclusion.

Acas launches campaign to support neurodivergent workers

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Claimant who reasonably believed disclosing disability would harm future career entitled to anonymity order

Friday, 04 April 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a tribunal applied the wrong legal test in assessing a claimant’s request for anonymity in a disability discrimination case.

Claimant who reasonably believed disclosing disability would harm future career entitled to anonymity order

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Updated Vento bands for injury to feelings awards from 6 April 2025

Friday, 04 April 2025

New compensation bands for injury to feelings in discrimination and whistleblowing claims will apply to employment tribunal cases presented on or after 6 April 2025.

Updated Vento bands for injury to feelings awards from 6 April 2025

Employment Rights Bill: recent amendments and where we are now

Monday, 31 March 2025

Since being introduced in October 2024, the Employment Rights Bill has undergone significant amendments, introducing new provisions and revising existing ones to enhance worker protections and clarify employer obligations.

Employment Rights Bill: recent amendments and where we are now

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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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