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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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

No Policy, No Dismissal: Ofsted Loses Tribunal Appeal

In a significant ruling for employers working with children or vulnerable individuals, the Court of Appeal has upheld the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Hewston v Ofsted [2025] EWCA Civ…

Off-Payroll Working Rules: What the New Small Company Thresholds Mean for You

From 6 April 2025, changes to the definition of a “small company” under the Companies Act 2006 are set to affect the off-payroll working rules in the private sector. These…

Right to Work: What Gig Employers Need to Know

The Home Office has announced its intention to broaden the scope of the UK’s illegal working prevention scheme, with significant implications for organisations that engage individuals through non-traditional working arrangements.…

Tribunal Compensation Limits increased

The Government has confirmed that compensation limits for employment tribunal claims and other statutory payments increased from 6 April 2025. These updated limits will apply in cases where the effective…

A Strategic Guide for HR During Mental Health Awareness Week

As Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May 2025) approaches, organisations across the UK are encouraged to reflect on how they support their employees’ mental wellbeing. With mental health challenges now…

Can Comments About Your Accent Be Racial Harassment at Work?

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that comments about an employee’s accent can be considered racial harassment under the Equality Act 2010, even if they weren’t made with racist…

New Legal Duty on Employers: Acas Updates Guidance on Preventing Sexual Harassment

Acas has revised its guidance on preventing sexual harassment at work, reflecting new legal obligations for employers. As of 26 October 2024, under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act…

National Minimum Wage Increases from April 2025

Big changes are coming to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) in the UK. Following the recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC), the government announced…

New Rules on Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work: What’s Changed for Employers?

On 26 October 2024, new sections of the Equality Act 2010 came into force, bringing significant changes to how employers must handle sexual harassment in the workplace. Introduced by the…

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Court of Appeal Confirms Unlawful Direct Discrimination in Dismissal of Employee for Gender-Critical Posts

Employers Guide on Right to Work Checks Update

Rise of Rogue AI: Employees Using Unapproved Tools at Work

Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2025

ICO Data Protection Fees Set to Rise After Government Review

Government guidance on statutory neonatal care leave and pay

A Call for Meaningful HR Engagement: LGBTQIA+ Employees Still Feel Unsupported at Work

Acas Publishes New Guidance on Neonatal Leave: What Employers Need to Know

EAT RULES: Genuine Mistake Over Resignation Could Justify Dismissal

No Policy, No Dismissal: Ofsted Loses Tribunal Appeal

Off-Payroll Working Rules: What the New Small Company Thresholds Mean for You

Right to Work: What Gig Employers Need to Know

Tribunal Compensation Limits increased

A Strategic Guide for HR During Mental Health Awareness Week

Can Comments About Your Accent Be Racial Harassment at Work?

New Legal Duty on Employers: Acas Updates Guidance on Preventing Sexual Harassment

National Minimum Wage Increases from April 2025

New Rules on Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work: What’s Changed for Employers?