As we previously reported, from October 26, 2024, under the (not-so-concisely named) Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 – which we are calling “the Worker Protection Act” – all employers in the UK...more
Settlement agreements are a pragmatic and effective tool in resolving workplace disputes. The employee benefits from financial support and a dignified exit, and the employer achieves a clean break. However, when used...more
Our November update considers recent developments in employment law, including cases on religion and belief discrimination, third party harassment and investigations. We also outline other points of note, including the new EU...more
Further developments in relation to harassment - The EAT confirmed in Bessong v Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust that as the law currently stands employers will not generally be liable for third party harassment of...more
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued guidance on the use of confidentiality provisions in discrimination cases. The guidance, if followed in its entirety, would mean employers significantly changing the way...more
This OnPoint reports on the guidance recently issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on the use of confidentiality agreements. Whilst it does not have statutory force, the EHRC guidance provides further...more