Landmark Ruling on Gender – What Should Employers do Now?
In a major ruling, the UK’s Supreme Court has held that ‘sex’ under the UK Equality Act means biological (birth) sex. This is regardless of whether an individual has...more
5/1/2025
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equality Act ,
Gender Identity ,
New Guidance ,
Sex Discrimination ,
UK ,
UK Supreme Court
This month’s update includes plans to significantly expand pay gap reporting, increases in pay rates case law warnings for employers on disciplinary action and holiday pay exposure – and the Competition Regulator’s power to...more
4/1/2025
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Diversity ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Pay ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Transparency ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Wage and Hour
Happy New Year! In our first monthly alert for 2025, we report on whether comments on an employee’s accent are unlawful harassment, on ‘gig economy’ worker rights – plus guidance on employers’ duties to prevent sexual...more
1/23/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Tribunals ,
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) ,
Gig Economy ,
Harassment ,
New Legislation ,
Race Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
UK
Settlement agreements are a pragmatic and effective tool in resolving workplace disputes. The employee benefits from financial support and a dignified exit, and the employer achieves a clean break. However, when used...more
9/30/2022
/ Appeals ,
Business Disputes ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) ,
Harassment ,
HMRC ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
PILONs ,
Post Employment Notice Pay (PENPs) ,
Settlement Agreements ,
UK ,
Unfair Dismissal ,
Whistleblowers