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ONS 2024 publishes gender pay gap data

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes annual data on differences in pay between women and men by age, region, full-time and part-time work, and occupation, as derived from its…

Government appoints Mariella Frostrup as its Menopause Employment Ambassador

Mariella Frostrup, a Women’s health campaigner, has been appointed as the Government Menopause Employment Ambassador. In this new voluntary position, she will work with employers across the UK to enhance…

Department for Business and Trade’s ten factsheets on the Employment Rights Bill

The Department for Business and Trade has published ten factsheets discussing measures included in the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 (ERB). In addition to a factsheet providing an overview of the…

Insults about baldness can fall foul of the Equality Act 2010, amounting to harassment on grounds of sex

In the case of British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd and another v Finn [2023] EAT 165, Mr Finn worked as an electrician. In July 2019, a colleague, Mr King, called…

EHRC publishes updated guidance for employers on supporting disabled employees with hybrid work arrangements

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on supporting disabled workers with hybrid working. The guidance is intended to help managers and leaders at small and…

EHRC names and shames organisations for failing to report gender pay gap data

The EHRC has named six organisations for failing to report their 2023-24 gender pay gap data by the deadline. The EHRC has highlighted that failing to provide this data prevents…

EHRC submits report on racial discrimination in Great Britain

The EHRC has submitted a report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, offering an updated analysis racial discrimination in Great Britain, including workplace rights. The…

Statutory Code of Practice on Fire and Re-Hire Released

On 18 July 2024, the government published the statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement (Code). The Code aims to provide practical guidance to employers, employees and trade unions,…

EHRC releases guidance on discriminatory advertisements

The EHRC has revised its guidance on advertisements to assist advertisers in ensuring their content complies with the law and does not discriminate. A discriminatory advertisement restricts access to jobs,…

The 4-day week continues to gain momentum in 2025

The growing culture wars regarding working patterns could widen further this year, not just around hybrid and home working, but also, with the challenge to the traditional 5-day week. Described…

Analysing Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes on the Autumn 2024 Budget

IHT is a tax charged on the value of your estate (e.g. property, money and possessions) when you die, commonly referred to as inheritance tax. The Autumn Budget 2024 announced…

Why Good Contracts Are Key to a Successful Construction Project

The foundation of any successful construction project is more than just the physical building blocks. It takes strong contractual agreements to make sure every aspect of the project is completed…

Common Challenges in Construction Projects and How to Avoid

Construction projects are complex, multifaceted and prone to a variety of challenges. In the UK these challenges – which range from project delays to budget issues – can significantly impact…

Top Things to Know Before Starting a Construction Project

Embarking on a construction project can be an exciting endeavour, whether you are a homeowner looking to extend your property or a business preparing for expansion. However, it also comes…

EAT Rules Tribunal Overlooked Redeployment Option in Assessing Fairness of Disabled Employee’s Dismissal

Learn about an important ruling in Bugden v Royal Mail Group Ltd [2024] EAT 80 regarding a tribunal's failure to consider redeployment as a reasonable adjustment in the case of…

Tribunal Finds That Gender-Critical Employee Faced Discrimination and was Constructively Dismissed

Learn about the landmark employment tribunal case of Adams v Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre regarding discrimination and constructive dismissal due to gender-critical beliefs.

Office Chairs Filling Up, And Tribunals Are Too…

Employers are increasingly pushing for a return to the office, with some companies advocating for a full five-day workweek, while others set a minimum number of required in-office days. In…

Understanding the New Statutory Right to Carer’s Leave

As of April 6, 2024, employees have a statutory right to unpaid carer’s leave. In light of this change, both the UK government and Acas have released brief guidance to…

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ONS 2024 publishes gender pay gap data

Government appoints Mariella Frostrup as its Menopause Employment Ambassador

Department for Business and Trade’s ten factsheets on the Employment Rights Bill

Insults about baldness can fall foul of the Equality Act 2010, amounting to harassment on grounds of sex

EHRC publishes updated guidance for employers on supporting disabled employees with hybrid work arrangements

EHRC names and shames organisations for failing to report gender pay gap data

EHRC submits report on racial discrimination in Great Britain

Statutory Code of Practice on Fire and Re-Hire Released

EHRC releases guidance on discriminatory advertisements

The 4-day week continues to gain momentum in 2025

Analysing Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes on the Autumn 2024 Budget

Why Good Contracts Are Key to a Successful Construction Project

Common Challenges in Construction Projects and How to Avoid

Top Things to Know Before Starting a Construction Project

EAT Rules Tribunal Overlooked Redeployment Option in Assessing Fairness of Disabled Employee’s Dismissal

Tribunal Finds That Gender-Critical Employee Faced Discrimination and was Constructively Dismissed

Office Chairs Filling Up, And Tribunals Are Too…

Understanding the New Statutory Right to Carer’s Leave