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EAT rules that a COT3 settled a related appeal, despite not being explicitly mentioned
07 Jan 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that a COT3's "full and final settlement" clause settled "any and all claims", included a related appeal, even though the appeal was not explicitly referenced.

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Third-party liability under the Equality Act: limits of ‘causing or inducing’ discrimination
07 Jan 2026The Court of Appeal has confirmed that section 111 Equality Act 2010 does not impose liability where a third party’s actions were no more than the context for discriminatory treatment.

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Basic awards and employer insolvency: tribunal determination remains essential
07 Jan 2026The EAT confirms that, where an employer becomes insolvent, a basic award for unfair dismissal can only be recovered from the Secretary of State if an Employment Tribunal has first determined the claim and made the award.

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Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024: New rights take effect from 29 December 2025
07 Jan 2026New legislation brings limited but important changes to paternity leave where a child's mother or adopter dies, with further reforms expected through secondary legislation.

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