The Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld the dismissal of an employee absent for nearly two years due to disability, rejecting claims of discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Plans include clearer union access rules, digital access rights, and dispute resolution through the CAC. A review of TUPE regulations has also been launched to inform future reforms.
ribunal time limits will be extended to six months from October 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The reform gives workers more time to bring claims and seek fair resolution.