Government Publishes Draft Regulations to Extend ACAS Early Conciliation Period

The Government has published draft regulations that could significantly change how workplace disputes are handled before reaching Employment Tribunals. The Regulations, set to take effect on 1 December 2025, propose…

‘In the Course of Employment’: Lessons for Employers Ahead of the Festive Season

As the Christmas party season approaches, many employers are busy planning celebrations, team gatherings, and end-of-year events. While these occasions are a great opportunity to build morale, they can also…

Government Launches Major Review of Parental Leave and Pay Rights

The UK government has launched a wide-ranging review of parental leave and pay rights, set to run for 18 months, with the aim of considering potential reforms to law and…

Permanent Anonymity Over Sexual Offence Allegation

In a notable decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has granted permanent anonymity to a claimant in employment tribunal proceedings, even though the sexual offence allegation underlying the order was…

Government Launches “WorkWell” Pilot to Support People with Health Conditions into Employment

The government has announced the launch of WorkWell, a new pilot programme designed to help people with health conditions or disabilities return to work while reducing the administrative burden on…

House of Commons Inquiry into Improving Job Prospects for Disabled People

The House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee recently launched a fresh inquiry into how best to improve the employment prospects of disabled people. The Committee sought input from disabled…

Amendment Applications and the Selkent Factors

The EAT has upheld an employment tribunal’s refusal to allow a claimant, acting in person, to amend her claim to add disability discrimination complaints four months after becoming aware of…

Court of Appeal Confirms Race Discrimination Ruling Against Leicester City Council

In Leicester City Council v Parmar [2025] EWCA Civ 952, the Court of Appeal has upheld a tribunal’s decision that the Council directly discriminated against a senior employee on the…

EHRC Pushes Back Deadline for Updated Services Code of Practice

It has been reported that the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has told the High Court it now expects to deliver its final Code of Practice on Services, Public…

Welsh Government Updates Guidance on Agricultural Wages for 2025-2026

The Welsh Government has released updated guidance on agricultural wages, following the introduction of the Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2025 (SI 2025/293 (W59)), which took effect on 1 April 2025.…

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…

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Category: Employment Law

Government Publishes Draft Regulations to Extend ACAS Early Conciliation Period

‘In the Course of Employment’: Lessons for Employers Ahead of the Festive Season

Government Launches Major Review of Parental Leave and Pay Rights

Permanent Anonymity Over Sexual Offence Allegation

Government Launches “WorkWell” Pilot to Support People with Health Conditions into Employment

House of Commons Inquiry into Improving Job Prospects for Disabled People

Amendment Applications and the Selkent Factors

Court of Appeal Confirms Race Discrimination Ruling Against Leicester City Council

EHRC Pushes Back Deadline for Updated Services Code of Practice

Welsh Government Updates Guidance on Agricultural Wages for 2025-2026

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