Employment Law Brief

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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Neonatal care leave and pay: further regulations published ahead of April 2025 rollout

Friday, 07 March 2025

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.

Neonatal care leave and pay: further regulations published ahead of April 2025 rollout

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Compulsory retirement and age discrimination: Tribunal rules against law firm

Friday, 07 March 2025

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.

Compulsory retirement and age discrimination: Tribunal rules against law firm

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Employment Rights Bill: key amendments and what they mean for employers

Friday, 07 March 2025

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: key amendments and what they mean for employers

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EAT clarifies judicial notice and group disadvantage in indirect discrimination claim

Friday, 28 February 2025

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.

EAT clarifies judicial notice and group disadvantage in indirect discrimination claim

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WEC calls for review of age discrimination protections

Friday, 28 February 2025

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has published a report recommending a review of the legal framework protecting older individuals against discrimination, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

WEC calls for review of age discrimination protections

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Tribunal finds constructive dismissal following mishandled disciplinary process over transphobia criticism

Friday, 28 February 2025

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that an employee of Arts Council England was constructively dismissed after being disciplined for criticising colleagues with gender-critical views.

Tribunal finds constructive dismissal following mishandled disciplinary process over transphobia criticism

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Key employment law developments for early 2025 - care providers should act now to prepare for change

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Employers and social care providers will face changes to employment law, including enhanced penalties for failure to collectively consult, increased staffing costs, and the implementation of neonatal leave and pay.

Key employment law developments for early 2025 - care providers should act now to prepare for change

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Navigating workforce resilience: employment law strategies for 2025

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

As employers prepare for National Insurance contributions and National Minimum Wage increases to take effect in April 2025, workforce resilience has never been more critical.

Navigating workforce resilience: employment law strategies for 2025

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Equal Pay: Asda retail workers carry out work of equal value to distribution centre workers

Friday, 21 February 2025

The long-running equal pay claim against Asda takes another step forward as the tribunal finds that the majority of lead claimants in retail roles perform work of equal value to distribution centre workers.

Equal Pay: Asda retail workers carry out work of equal value to distribution centre workers

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Reforms to apprenticeships in England and Scotland announced

Friday, 21 February 2025

The Government has announced major changes to the apprenticeship system in England, while Scotland moves forward with legislative reform to simplify apprenticeship funding.