McMahon v AXA ICAS Ltd

This is a significant and novel decision for employees relying on permanent health insurance schemes and for employers who provide them. The judgment confirms that contractual PHI benefits may survive dismissal and can be enforced as “wages” under the ERA.

Draft Regulations Propose Six‑Month Tribunal Time Limits

Draft regulations have been laid before Parliament that would extend the time limit for bringing the majority of employment tribunal claims from three months to six months.