We look at the Institute of Public Policy Research’s latest report on how generative AI could impact employment in the ..read more

In June 2023, the Inclusion at Work Panel (the Panel) was established to identify measures that would bolster equity, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Its objectives included advocating effectively for exemplary practices and designing a novel "Inclusion Confident Scheme" to align with existing benchmarks such as the Disability Confident Scheme for employers ..read more

The case of Kaur v Sun Mark Ltd serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving evidence throughout a claim and the overarching disclosure obligations on both parties. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the strike out of claims for direct sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation following the destruction of evidence by the claimant after the liability hearing. The EAT confirmed the Employment Tribunal's (ET) decision to strike out the initially successful claim was proportionate as the destruction of evidence was seen as an attempt to prevent further investigation ..read more

On 20 March 2024, the Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill was substantially amended at the committee stage and ..read more

We share a flowchart to provide a high level overview of some of the immigration considerations of international remote working ..read more

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A recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (the EAT) in the case of Matthews v. CGI IT UK Ltd highlights a rare exception to the idea that an employer must carry out all the usual procedures for a dismissal to be fair ..read more

In the recent case of Sullivan v. Isle of Wight Council (Sullivan), the Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld the judgment of an employment tribunal which determined that it did not have jurisdiction to hear a detriment claim raised by an external job applicant based on a whistleblowing disclosure. We examine the details of the case below and explore the varying degrees of legal protection afforded to job applicants in the UK, particularly in the context of whistleblowing and discrimination ..read more

Financial services employers await the outcome of the consultation by the PRA and FCA on a new regulatory framework on diversity and inclusion. Whilst the final detail on regulating non-financial misconduct may be outstanding, it is not too early for employers to take initial actions, in response to the draft proposals, the recent FCA survey and the related comments in the Treasury Committee's Sexism in the City report ..read more

We look at the 50 Plus Choices Employer Taskforce’s report on the benefits of flexible working for workers aged over ..read more