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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.
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EAT Overrules Tribunal On Disability Case
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights critical lessons for transport and logistics employers regarding constructive knowledge of employee disabilities and the duty to make reasonable adjustments. The case demonstrates how information held by an employer can establish awareness of disability, even when formal disclosure is limited, and emphasizes the importance of properly interpreting occupational health advice.
United Kingdom Employment
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Weightmans
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Are Skills Shortages Affecting Workplace Safety?
The UK's skills shortages are evolving from an operational challenge into a significant health and safety concern, with workforce competence gaps creating conditions that may increase workplace accidents and liability claims. Analysis of employers' liability claims data reveals that while staffing shortages are rarely a direct cause of settlements, the inability to demonstrate effective risk management through proper documentation accounts for nearly half of all settled claims.
United Kingdom Employment
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Weightmans
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Redundancy/Layoff

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Settlement Agreements And Redundancy (12 August 2026)
When your employer offers voluntary redundancy through a settlement agreement, understanding the key differences from statutory redundancy becomes crucial. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal frameworks, financial implications, and strategic considerations that determine whether accepting a negotiated settlement or proceeding through formal redundancy procedures better serves your interests.
United Kingdom Employment
DL
Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors
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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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EAT Overrules Tribunal On Disability Case
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision highlights critical lessons for transport and logistics employers regarding constructive knowledge of employee disabilities and the duty to make reasonable adjustments. The case demonstrates how information held by an employer can establish awareness of disability, even when formal disclosure is limited, and emphasizes the importance of properly interpreting occupational health advice.
United Kingdom Employment
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Weightmans
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Political Beliefs At Work: What Employers Need To Know
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that political beliefs can qualify as protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, but employers retain the right to discipline employees for how they express those beliefs. This landmark case examines where the line falls between protecting philosophical beliefs and maintaining workplace standards, offering crucial guidance on proportionate responses to employee conduct.
United Kingdom Employment
B
Blacks
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New UK Dismissal Rules: What Raised Protections Mean For Global Employers (Video)
Significant changes to UK employment law are set to take effect at the end of 2026, reducing the unfair dismissal qualifying period from two years to just six months and removing the statutory cap on compensation. These reforms will substantially increase potential liability for multinational employers with UK operations, requiring immediate attention to recruitment, performance management, and termination practices.
United Kingdom Employment
JL
Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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Contract of Employment

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Right To Work Checks Are Changing: Is Your Extended Workforce Ready?
From October 2026, UK employers will face expanded right to work obligations extending beyond traditional employees to contractors, consultants, agency workers, and platform workers. With civil penalties reaching £60,000 per illegal worker and potential criminal liability, businesses must now assess their entire workforce structure and supply chain compliance before the implementation deadline.
United Kingdom Immigration
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Fox Williams
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