Blog Here at Morgan LaRoche, we like to keep you up-to-date with everything that’s going on. Please take a moment to have a read through our latest blogs. Article Categories All Categories Company/Commercial Coronavirus Employment Law Employment Law Resources Estate Planning & Admin Family Intellectual Property News Regulatory and Crime Uncategorized Are your staff wilting in the workplace? With the UK currently seeing the thermometer rise, this article looks at how employers can manage dealing with hot weather in the workplace. By working in high temperatures, employers may… Read More How Employers and HR Professionals Can Support Trans Employees While Staying Compliant with EHRC Guidance In the wake of the UK Supreme Court’s decision For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers and the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) interim guidance, employers and HR… Read More Contracts of Employment / Contracts for Services – Express Terms Audit This audit resource has been created in light of the upcoming Employment Rights Bill, expected to come into effect in October 2025. The Bill will significantly limit the use of… Read More Supreme Court determine that the Definitions of “woman”, “man” and “sex” in Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex In For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, the Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman,” “man,” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) are… Read More Costs orders in discrimination claims In Madu v Loughborough College [2025] EAT 52, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether a £20,000 costs order against a race discrimination claimant was fair, especially where the claimant… Read More Surveys find that one in seven UK employees have experienced some form of workplace abuse A survey by researchers from Cardiff University, UCL, Oxford’s Nuffield College, and the University of Surrey has shed light on the extent of workplace abuse and growing inequality in UK… Read More Acas’ campaign to support for neurodivergent workers On 20 March 2025, Acas launched a new campaign aimed at enhancing understanding and support for neurodivergent employees. The initiative provides employers with practical resources and guidance to help build… Read More Increase to Vento bands for injury to feelings awards in the tribunal The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals for England and Wales and for Scotland have updated the Vento bands, in line with changes to the Retail Prices Index (RPI). The increased… Read More UK Employers Stand Firm on DEI Amid US Backlash, Surveys Show A Culture Amp survey has revealed that UK companies are continuing to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) budgets, even as such initiatives face increasing resistance in the US. The… Read More Court of Appeal Confirms Unlawful Direct Discrimination in Dismissal of Employee for Gender-Critical Posts Mrs Higgs, a practising Christian, was employed by Farmor’s School as a pastoral administrator and work experience manager. In these roles, she interacted with secondary school pupils and their parents.… Read More Employers Guide on Right to Work Checks Update The Home Office has transitioned from issuing physical biometric residence permits (BRPs) to digital immigration statuses (eVisas). The updated Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks confirms that, from 12… Read More Rise of Rogue AI: Employees Using Unapproved Tools at Work As artificial intelligence tools become more embedded in everyday workflows, a quiet revolution is unfolding across workplaces: employees are increasingly using AI tools without IT approval, a phenomenon now dubbed… Read More Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2025 The 2025 Order introduces increased minimum wage rates and allowances for workers in the agricultural, horticultural, and agri-forestry sectors in Wales. From 1 April 2025: It remains a criminal offence… Read More ICO Data Protection Fees Set to Rise After Government Review The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has confirmed an increase in the fees payable to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The new fee structure, based on an organisation’s… Read More Government guidance on statutory neonatal care leave and pay Starting from 6 April 2025, new statutory entitlements for Neonatal Care Leave (NCL) and Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) came into effect, marking a significant change in workplace rights. To help… Read More A Call for Meaningful HR Engagement: LGBTQIA+ Employees Still Feel Unsupported at Work Despite increasing awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion, many LGBTQIA+ professionals continue to face significant challenges within the workplace, particularly when seeking support from Human Resources. A recent… Read More Acas Publishes New Guidance on Neonatal Leave: What Employers Need to Know On 2 April 2025, Acas released new guidance covering Neonatal Care Leave (NCL) and Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP). While outlining the legal entitlements, the guidance also provides practical recommendations… Read More EAT RULES: Genuine Mistake Over Resignation Could Justify Dismissal In a recent judgment, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) clarified that a genuine but mistaken belief by an employer that an employee had resigned could amount to a “some other… Read More « Older Articles