Insights
Employment Rights Bill: questions raised over third-party harassment provisions
17 Apr 2025The Joint Committee on Human Rights has queried whether clause 20 of the Bill strikes the right balance between privacy and freedom of expression.Court of Appeal confirms limits of whistleblowing rights for job applicants
17 Apr 2025Court confirms Employment Rights Act 1996 does not breach human rights by excluding job applicants from whistleblowing detriment protection.IR35: Upper Tribunal confirms employment status in doctor's hospital engagement
17 Apr 2025The Upper Tribunal has ruled that a doctor engaged through a company would have been an employee under a direct contract, presenting a reminder of the complexities and potential liabilities under IR35.Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: call for evidence
17 Apr 2025The Government has launched a wide-ranging call for evidence on proposed changes to equality and employment law. Employers are invited to share their views on equal pay, combined discrimination and workplace harassment by 30 June 2025.
New Legislation to Cap Profits in Children's Homes
14 Apr 2025The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 were both introduced in 2024. Both include provision to limit profits in certain settings which provide care and support wholly or mainly to children.
The importance of risk assessment when supporting children with SEND
14 Apr 2025Schools who support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND") need to balance their health and safety law obligations with their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights legislation.
