Employment Law Review
Thompsons’ Employment Law Review is recognised as an authoritative source of comment and discussion from our trade union law specialists. Available to read here, and also via a weekly email bulletin, the Employment Law Review offers considerable insight into the latest issues affecting trade unions and their members.
Latest Issues
Weekly Issue 907
- Tightening Tipping Laws
- Boateng v Moss Bros Group Limited [2026] EAT 50
- Government Sets Out Enforcement Strategy for New Fair Work Agency
Weekly Issue 906
- Employment Rights Act 2025: Phase Two Workplace Rights Implemented in April 2026
- K J v British Council [2026] EAT 46
Weekly Issue 905
- Pasha v Home Office [2026] EAT 42
- Regulations laid to enable Fair Work Agency to carry out enforcement actions from 7 April 2026
- The proposed changes to the law on Fire and Rehire under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 894
Mayanja v City of Bradford and Metropolitan District Council
The importance of preserving and reviewing all communications, as overlooked evidence can be decisive in appeals.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 893
Employment Rights Bill Article: IA & MSL’s
How the Employment Rights Bill repeals Minimum Service Levels, eases ballot and notice rules, and strengthens protections for workers taking industrial action.
Transfers of Undertakings
Weekly Issue 893
Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Sahonta and ors
Morton’s Rolls: EAT clarifies TUPE transfer dates in insolvency, when Reg 8(7) disapplies automatic transfer, and how this affects NIF claims.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 892
Betancourt v United Kingdom Research and Innovation
EAT ruled UKRI wrongfully dismissed Mr Betancourt by ending his contract without a PILON clause, reinforcing the need for clear notice terms and probation procedures.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 892
Reynolds v Abel Estate Agent Ltd and Others
The Court of Appeal confirmed that failing to start ACAS Early Conciliation before bringing a whistleblowing detriment claim leaves a tribunal with no jurisdiction to hear it, highlighting the vital need to follow EC requirements.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 892
House of Lords Passes New Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
The House of Lords passed key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, challenging government plans on unfair dismissal, zero hours, and union rules.
Disciplinary and dismissal
Weekly Issue 891
EAT: Disability s15 “Something” & Disciplinary Process
Discover why the EAT upheld the dismissal—clarifying s15 “something,” confirming no need for separate investigator—and what this means for handling disciplinary cases.
Whistle-blowing
Weekly Issue 891
EAT clarifies whistleblowing: s103A vs s47B detriment
EAT applies Jhuti: manipulation can make dismissal automatically unfair under s103A, but s47B detriment only bites where the actor is personally motivated by the disclosures.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 891
Employment Rights Bill: Government launches four consultations
Government consults on: union workplace access, duty to inform workers of union rights, bereavement leave incl. pre-24-week pregnancy loss, and enhanced protections for pregnant/new mothers. Deadlines: 18 Dec 2025 & 15 Jan 2026.
Unfair dismissal
Weekly Issue 890
Mr J Alom v The Financial Conduct Authority
EAT dismisses Mr Alom’s appeal, upholding the FCA’s summary dismissal: interview transcripts not required, “Operation Orion” not relied on, no bias, and delay immaterial.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 890
Ahmed v Capital Arches: EAT on discrimination time limits
EAT upholds finding that Mr Ahmed’s 2018 allegations were time-barred: no “conduct extending over a period,” no just-and-equitable extension, and no procedural unfairness.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 890
Employment Rights Bill: Lords to consider Commons rejections on 28 October
UK employment law update by James Lenihan and Jazmeer Jackson: Commons reject key ERB amendments; Lords debate on 28 Oct 2025; Royal Assent expected early November with first provisions two months later.