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 903
- Understanding the Latest Law on Sexual Harassment and Whistleblowing
- High Court Ruling on EHRC Guidance
- Dr MN v NHS Foundation Trust L
Weekly Issue 902
- Chand v EE Ltd: [2026] EAT 17
- Significant reforms under the Employment Rights Act come into force 18th February
- New rules on claiming Statutory Sick Pay come into force on 6 April 2026
Weekly Issue 901
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency v Groom: [2026] EWCA Civ 6
- Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: Regulations Coming into Force on 6 April 2026
- New rules on claiming Statutory Sick Pay
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 903
Understanding the Latest Law on Sexual Harassment and Whistleblowing
This latest in our series of briefings about the Employment Rights Act 2025 focuses on the amendments which adds sexual harassment as a qualifying disclosure under the provisions which provide protection for workers who blow the whistle.
Equality, discrimination and harassment
Weekly Issue 903
High Court Ruling on EHRC Guidance
The High Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) interim update on the practical implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers which was handed down on 16 April 2025.
Contract of employment
Weekly Issue 903
Dr MN v NHS Foundation Trust L
The High Court found in Dr MN’s favour, holding that the policy was incorporated into his contract.
Employment tribunals and tribunal fees
Weekly Issue 902
Chand v EE Ltd: [2026] EAT 17
Ms Elizabeth Chand, a Senior Customer Advisor with 16 years’ service, was dismissed for alleged gross misconduct following four incidents which EE believed involved fraud. The Employment Tribunal (ET) found no reasonable basis for a belief in fraud in any of the allegations and that a finding of gross misconduct was outside the range of reasonable response.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 902
Significant reforms under the Employment Rights Act come into force 18th February
The 18 February 2026 saw the first reforms on trade union collective rights come into force.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 902
New rules on claiming Statutory Sick Pay come into force on 6 April 2026
As part of its Plan to Make Work Pay the Government set out its commitment to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay on the basis of its belief that no one should be “forced to choose between their health and financial hardship.”
Contract of employment
Weekly Issue 901
Maritime and Coastguard Agency v Groom: [2026] EWCA Civ 6
Mr Groom volunteered as a Coastguard Rescue Officer (CRO) for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) from 1985. In May 2020, he attended a disciplinary hearing, following which he was dismissed.
Maternity/Parental rights
Weekly Issue 901
Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: Regulations Coming into Force on 6 April 2026
The government has confirmed that new Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave provisions will take effect from 6 April 2026.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 901
New rules on claiming Statutory Sick Pay
New rules on claiming Statutory Sick Pay come into force on 6 April 2026 as a result of amendments introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 900
Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Developments So Far
A concise overview of the key reforms introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025 and what they mean for workers and trade unions.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 900
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Mr I Sodola (Debarred)
A summary of the EAT’s decision in Sodola, addressing how tribunals should approach the burden of proof and when delays or procedural failings can support an inference of discrimination.
Employment rights
Weekly Issue 900
Employment Rights Act 2025: Government Confirms Intention to Abide by Original Implementation Timetable
A summary of the government’s planned rollout of the Employment Rights Act 2025 and the related consultations shaping its implementation in 2026.