Prepare for Changes to Flexible Working
Call to all Employers: Prepare for Changes to Flexible Working Potential changes to the flexible working regime that every employer should be aware of. Since the Employment
Government introduces further amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill continues to proceed through Parliament, and is due to reach the report stage on 11 March 2025. In advance of that, the Government has introduced several
Note for employers – Neonatal Care Act
Following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, the government has now confirmed that the new rights for parents whose babies require neonatal care will come i
Higgs v Farmor’s School
The Court of Appeal recently handed down a landmark decision in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School, setting an important precedent around the rights of employees and the respons
Eddie Stobart Ltd v Graham: Manifestly Excessive Compensation
Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) holds that £10,000 compensation awarded in pregnancy/maternity discrimination case is “manifestly excessive” In Eddie Stobart Ltd v Graham, th
Update on the Employment Rights Bill
As reported in previous issues, the Employment Rights Bill is the Government’s flagship Bill, proposing wide ranging changes to current employment laws, including implementing a
Employee ordered to pay £15,000 after claim for sexual harassment is dismissed
In the recent Tribunal case of Hennell-Whittington v W Metcalfe & Sons, an employee who brought a claim for sexual harassment and sex related discrimination against her employe
New Neonatal Care Leave entitlements from April 2025
Following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act in 2023, the Department for Business and Trade has recently issued an update confirming that Statutory Neonatal Care
McDonald’s: over 700 workers join harassment legal action
Over 700 junior McDonald’s workers based in the UK have joined legal action against the company, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and homophobia. The legal action has i
