New Guidance for in-house solicitors

Following a series of high-profile cases, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”) have released some new guidance for solicitors working in-house.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has considered whether a requirement for firefighters seconded to non-operational roles to maintain their operational competence was a ‘material factor’ justifying higher pay than other non-operational employees doing ‘like work’.

This article considers the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Sean Pong Tyres Ltd v Moore [2024] EAT 1 and whether liability for a discrimination claim will transfer under TUPE where the Claimant does not transfer.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has clarified whether job applicants can bring whistleblowing claims.

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered the Budget, setting out the government’s plans for taxation and spending in the coming period.

The Government has published its response to the consultation on Dismissal and Re-Engagement and has issued an updated version of the Code of Practice.

Did an oral job interview discriminate against a disabled applicant with a stammer?

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.

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.