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Employment Law Round Up: Developments in Q3 and Looking Ahead to Q4

We look back at key developments in employment law over Q3 and what's coming next in Q4.

National Inclusion Week: Supporting Disabled People in the Workplace

National Inclusion Week championed the theme 'Now is the Time', urging employers to take immediate action on workplace inclusion.

Enhanced Parental Benefits

Following a Government review of parental leave and pay in July 2025, some employers have amended their parental benefits offerings.

High Court Warns of Risks of Using AI in Legal Proceedings

The recent High Court judgment of Ayinde v LB Haringey has provided a timely reminder about the potential risks and perils of using generative AI in the context of legal proceedings.

Agency Workers and Worker Status: Lutz v Ryanair

The recent Court of Appeal ruling in Lutz v Ryanair DAC [2025] EWCA Civ 849 considered whether a pilot, supplied to Ryanair through a service company, could bring claims for holiday pay under the Civil Aviation (Working Time) Regulations 2004 (CAWTR) and compensation under the Agency Workers Regulat

Failure to Prevent Fraud: HR Considerations

Why HR and employment teams should be aware of the new criminal offence of a failure to prevent fraud.

International Equal Pay Day: Where Are We Now?

Looking at where we are now and exploring future EU and UK developments aimed at closing the gender pay gap.

Employment Rights Bill: What Employers Need to Know About NDA Restrictions and Other Changes to Hara

We explore the significant changes set out in the Employment Rights Bill in respect of harassment, sexual harassment and the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Increase in PTSD diagnoses contributing to workplace absences

The National Health Service issued over 1 million sick notes for mental and behavioral disorders last year according to new figures, underlining the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the workplace.

Consultation on Proposed Reforms to SM&CR Regime for Regulated Firms

With consultation currently underway, find out the proposed reforms from HM Treasury, the FCA and the PRA.

The New Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 – What this Means for Employers

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the ‘Act’) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025, with most of the changes coming into force over staggered implementation dates.

Significant Last-Minute Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: What Employers Need to Know

On 7 July 2025, a new set of last-minute amendments to the Employment Rights Bill were published, including new restrictions on non-disclosure agreements; an extension of bereavement leave entitlements to pregnancy loss; and changes to proposed fire and rehire and zero hours contract reforms.

Non-Financial Misconduct: FCA Consultation

The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) is currently consulting on updating its handbook to help better address non-financial misconduct.

Navigating International Jurisdiction in Employment Tribunals – The Story Continues

Hot on the heels of Cable News International Inc v Bhatti comes the case of Prähl and ors v Lapinski, where the Employment Appeal Tribunal has considered the issue of international jurisdiction.

Confidentiality and NDAs: New Guidance Ahead of Restrictions Coming into Force in October

From 1 October 2025, new restrictions on the use of confidentiality clauses will come into force in England and Wales.

Do Liabilities Towards a Third Party Transfer in a TUPE Transfer?

A recent High Court case has considered whether an employer’s vicarious liability transferred under TUPE.

The UK’s Immigration White Paper and What it Means for Employers

The UK Government’s Immigration White Paper, unveiled this month, will have major consequences for employers in all sectors of the UK economy.

UK Government’s Call for Evidence: Equal Pay and Pay Transparency

We review the equal pay enforcement and pay transparency aspects of the UK Government’s latest call for evidence.

The Employer’s Part in ‘Get Britain Working’

As part of it’s broader manifesto agenda, the Government has promised to ‘Get Britain Working’, with particular focus being given to reducing the number of individuals who are “economically inactive”, particularly due to ill health.

Employment Rights Bill: Will the Establishment of the Fair Work Agency Lead to a Fundamental Shift i

We set out the Employment Rights Bill's proposed changes to enforcement and consider if they will lead to a fundamental shift in the way employment rights are enforced.

Employment Rights Bill: What Employers Need to Know About the Proposed Changes to Collective Redunda

We examine the Government's proposed changes to the collective redundancy consultation framework and the significant impact this could have for employers.

Employment Rights Bill: The Latest Developments

There has been a recent flurry of activity on the Employment Rights Bill, which will now make its way through the House of Lords.

Brierley & Others v Asda Stores Ltd

Equal pay and 'work of equal value' is a highly current and topical area - we look at the latest judgement in this area of UK law.

It Ends With Us(eful) reminders about privilege and disclosure

How confidential are your communications, especially with third party advisors? We explain the meaning of legal privilege and disclosure.

Cross-border legal perspectives: comparing the UK and Germany’s approaches to ‘the right to switch o

We explore the UK Government’s proposal to introduce a new ‘right to switch off’ with the current position in Germany.

Higgs v Farmor’s School

We look at the growing body of case law that examines the complex issue of balancing employees’ freedom to express potentially controversial beliefs alongside the rights of other employees and the business’ interests.

International Women’s Day – Accelerate Action: advancing women in leadership

This year’s campaign theme, 'Accelerate Action', poses the challenge of how to drive meaningful change for women, and in particular, women in leadership.

New rights to neonatal care leave and pay come into effect from 6 April 2025

The Government has confirmed that new rights to statutory neonatal care leave (SNCL) and pay (SNCP) will come into effect from 6 April 2025.

Trump rolls back DEI in the US – should UK employers change course?

President Trump signed multiple executive orders that address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and policies. What does this mean for UK and global employers?

Sponsor guidance changes employers should be aware of

We summarise the most significant changes to the UK Government's guidance for employers sponsoring migrant workers.