Navigating employee suspension: Best practices for a fair process
Higgs -v- Farmor’s School – Landmark judgement issued by Court of Appeal
School employee’s dismissal for gender-critical Facebook posts was discriminatory
Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
The Government has made some significant amendments to its Employment Rights Bill in response to consultations.
When is a recruitment agency the “employer” of its candidates?
In Appiah v Tripod Partners Ltd, an individual acting through a personal service company was found to be a worker of the recruitment agency she had used to find work.
Right to Work – can you check clipped passports?
An update to Right to Work guidance has confirmed, among other things, whether clipped British and Irish passports are acceptable evidence of Right to Work status.
New ACAS guidance on neurodiversity published
ACAS have recently published some long-awaited guide to help employers understand their obligations to neurodiverse employees, increase awareness and to encourage “neuroinclusive” workplaces.
New statutory right to paid neonatal leave comes into effect on 6 April 2025
From 6 April 2025, eligible employees will have a ‘day one’ right to take up to 12 weeks’ paid neonatal care leave under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023
IR35 and Off-Payroll – More small businesses, fewer tax responsibilities?
The definition of a small business is set to widen from 6 April 2025. As such, fewer businesses will be responsible for status determinations and tax deductions under IR35 rules.
Immigration, employment and tax – can UK employees work overseas?
Employers do you permit your staff to work remotely overseas in the interest of offering flexibility
Can comments about someone’s accent be considered harassment?
This article considers the recent case of Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire and another [2024] where the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) have held that comments related to race can constitute harassment under the Equality Act 2010, even if they were not consciously motivated by race.
Employment tribunal wrong to refuse extension of discrimination claim limitation period
In Jones v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Court of Appeal has held that an employment tribunal misapplied the “just and equitable” test for extending the time limit to bring a discrimination claim