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Navigating Facilities Access in the Workplace
Following the judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers in April this year where the UK’s...
Understanding Neonatal Care Leave and Pay: What Employers Need to Know
Starting on 6 April, a groundbreaking new right to Neonatal Care Leave (NCL) and Pay is set to benefit...
April 2025: New Compensation Limits and Statutory Payments
The annual update to compensation limits and statutory payments takes effect this April. Key changes...
Comments about employee’s accent amount to harassment
A recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire has...
Employee Fired for Hiding Previous Gross Misconduct Dismissal
In the case of Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force), the Employment Appeal...
Court of Appeal Rules in Landmark Religious Belief Case
The Court of Appeal delivered a highly anticipated ruling in Higgs v Farmor's School, siding with the...
Our Christmas Wishes to You All
Thank you to all our clients and those we have worked with throughout the year. As always, it is a pleasure to have been able to provide our support and we greatly appreciate your business.
Clarifying Holiday Pay Claims
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently overturned a tribunal’s decision in the case of Deksne v Ambitions Ltd, offering key insights into how unlawful deductions from wages should be assessed.
New Statutory Pay Rates for 2025-26 Announced
The UK government has published updated rates for statutory pay entitlements, effective from April 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
