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The Government has commenced a consultation on the reintroduction of fees in the Employment Tribunal (ET) and the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).

Scotland’s supreme civil court has ruled on whether unknown future claims can be settled under the Equality Act.

Duncan Lomax, a Solicitor in our Family team, considers the recent judgement in Butler v Butler and “needs” cases on divorce.

As part of Family Mediation Week, our Senior Associate and Mediator, Madeleine Young sets out different ways of mediating family disputes and gives her 5 top tips for successful mediation

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision provides important guidance as to when an employee claiming constructive dismissal will be treated as having affirmed their employment contract and undermined their claims.

The EAT has recently allowed an appeal where an employment tribunal erred in finding that an employee’s resignation made in the “heat of the moment” was really intended.

The Home Office has published a Draft Code of Practice for Illegal Working, increasing civil penalties associated with Right to Work checks.

Increases in Home Office fees coupled with higher minimum salary requirements are driving up the cost of hiring Skilled Workers.

The government have reversed plans to increase the salary requirement for those on family visas from £18,600 to £38,700 following criticism that the move would separate families.