Employment Law Archives

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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Are your staff wilting in the workplace?

How Employers and HR Professionals Can Support Trans Employees While Staying Compliant with EHRC Guidance

Supreme Court determine that the Definitions of “woman”, “man” and “sex” in Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex

Costs orders in discrimination claims

Surveys find that one in seven UK employees have experienced some form of workplace abuse

Acas’ campaign to support for neurodivergent workers

Increase to Vento bands for injury to feelings awards in the tribunal

UK Employers Stand Firm on DEI Amid US Backlash, Surveys Show

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