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EHRC Guidance Following Supreme Court Judgment
As widely reported, the UK Supreme Court recently clarified the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 (the Act). The Court held that “sex” refers to an individual’s biological sex...
Employment Rights Bill Update
Posted by admin on 02/04/2025
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TUC
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Introduction
Please read the debate, the House of...
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Gov Announces Employment Rights Bill Amendments
A number of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill are to be considered at the report stage in the House of Commons. Four consultations were launched in October 2024 in relation to:
Strengtheni...
School Administrator Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim
Overview: The Court of Appeal ruled that dismissing an employee for comments on her personal social media account—reflecting her beliefs about gender fluidity and same-sex marriage—was not objectiv...
Freedom of Speech at Work
Freedom of expression in the workplace is essential for fostering innovation, engagement, and a healthy organisational culture. When employees feel empowered to voice their opinions—whether in m...
Tribunals Can Increase Compensation
From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to increase protective awards by up to 25% when employers fail to follow their collective consultation obligations and the statutory Code of Prac...
The Right to Be Accompanied
Contrary to what some employers assert, employees do have the right to be accompanied by Workers of England Union representatives at meetings with their employer.
Summary
Is it a breach of an emp...
Judge Urges Council to Mandate Training
A judge has recommended that Cambridgeshire County Council revise its mandatory e-learning to include freedom of belief training following an employment tribunal decision in a philosophical belief ...
Can You Be Sacked Without a Warning?
When an employee is “sacked” or “fired”, their contract is terminated by the employer.
When Can You Be Dismissed Without a Warning?
Employees with less than two years’ qualifying service can be s...
Employers Must Prevent Third Party Harassment
Understanding Third Party Harassment
The recent update to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)’s technical guidance on sexual harassment makes clear that the new duty on employers to pre...
