Employment Law Brief

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.

Reforms to apprenticeships in England and Scotland announced

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Increase to small company threshold for off-payroll working rules

Friday, 21 February 2025

HMRC confirms changes to small company thresholds for off-payroll working rules, affecting private sector entities from April 2025.

Increase to small company threshold for off-payroll Working rules

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Dismissal for dishonesty in job application deemed fair

Friday, 21 February 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that an employer's decision to dismiss an employee for dishonesty in a job application was fair.

Dismissal for dishonesty in job application deemed fair

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Teacher's dismissal for sharing gender critical social media posts outside work found to be discrimination on the grounds of a protected belief

Friday, 21 February 2025

The Court of Appeal confirms that a dismissal for the expression of a religious or protected belief is usually discrimination, but it may be lawful if the belief is expressed in such an objectionable way that dismissal is proportionate.

Teacher's dismissal for sharing gender critical social media posts outside work found to be discrimination on the grounds of a protected belief

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Low Pay Commission recommends review of sleep-in shifts in social care

Thursday, 13 February 2025

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended that the Government review the entitlement of sleep-in shift workers to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as part of the proposed Fair Pay Agreement for the social care sector.

Low Pay Commission recommends review of sleep-in shifts in social care

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Government revives plan to ban NDAs in higher education

Thursday, 13 February 2025

The Government has confirmed that it will proceed with banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the higher education sector for cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying, and harassment.

Government revives plan to ban NDAs in higher education

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EAT issues useful reminder on substitution mindset in Tribunal litigation

Thursday, 13 February 2025

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has overturned a Tribunal decision in a recent case, ruling that the Tribunal failed to apply the correct legal test when assessing the fairness of a dismissal.

EAT issues useful reminder on substitution mindset in Tribunal litigation

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Foster carers permitted to bring whistleblowing and discrimination claims

Thursday, 06 February 2025

An employment tribunal has ruled that foster carers can pursue whistleblowing and discrimination claims despite lacking a contractual relationship with local authorities.

Foster carers permitted to bring whistleblowing and discrimination claims

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EAT reduces £10,000 injury to feelings award to £2,000

Thursday, 06 February 2025

The EAT has reduced a £10,000 injury to feelings award for pregnancy discrimination to £2,000 finding that the original sum was manifestly excessive given the limited impact of the employer’s actions.

EAT reduces £10,000 injury to feelings award to £2,000

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Unlawful deductions and PHI benefits: EAT clarifies limits of claims

Thursday, 06 February 2025

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision has clarified the extent to which Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) benefits can be claimed under the unlawful deductions from wages regime.

Unlawful deductions and PHI benefits: EAT clarifies limits of claims

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Employment Tribunal has jurisdiction despite absence of Early Conciliation

Friday, 31 January 2025

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling reminds employers to check ACAS Early Conciliation compliance early. Claims may still proceed if omissions are spotted too late.

Employment Tribunal has jurisdiction despite absence of Early Conciliation

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