The EAT considers the role of HR where an employee is dismissed

The EAT upheld the dismissal of a university lecturer, finding no race discrimination and confirming that HR involvement in disciplinary proceedings is permissible provided it does not improperly influence the decision-maker.

The EAT considers whether the employer had done all that was reasonable to discover if the claimant was disabled because of his dyslexia

The EAT considers when an employer should reasonably know an employee is disabled and clarifies the correct approach to discrimination arising from disability claims.

Government launches consultation on employment status

The Government has launched a consultation on employment status aimed at tackling bogus self-employment, strengthening worker protections and clarifying how worker status is determined.

Fire and Rehire reform delayed and subject to further review

The government has published an updated implementation timeline for the introduction of Fire and Rehire protections under the Employment Rights Act 2025, which are now expected to come into force in March 2027.