Neonatal Care Act – Note for employers
What is it? Neonatal Care is defined as care of a medical or palliative kind within the first 28 days of the child’s birth. Neonatal care leave applies to those with parental res
Higgs v Farmor’s School
The Court of Appeal recently handed down a landmark decision in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School, setting an important precedent around the rights of employees and the respons
Eddie Stobart Ltd v Graham: Manifestly Excessive Compensation
Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) holds that £10,000 compensation awarded in pregnancy/maternity discrimination case is “manifestly excessive” In Eddie Stobart Ltd v Graham, th
Update on the Employment Rights Bill
As reported in previous issues, the Employment Rights Bill is the Government’s flagship Bill, proposing wide ranging changes to current employment laws, including implementing a
Employee ordered to pay £15,000 after claim for sexual harassment is dismissed
In the recent Tribunal case of Hennell-Whittington v W Metcalfe & Sons, an employee who brought a claim for sexual harassment and sex related discrimination against her employe
New Neonatal Care Leave entitlements from April 2025
Following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act in 2023, the Department for Business and Trade has recently issued an update confirming that Statutory Neonatal Care
McDonald’s: over 700 workers join harassment legal action
Over 700 junior McDonald’s workers based in the UK have joined legal action against the company, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and homophobia. The legal action has i
