Employment UK

  • July 03, 2025

    Bar Manager Fired For Checking CCTV Wins Payout

    An employment tribunal has ordered a members club for the Labour Party to pay £9,500 ($12,900) to a bar manager it fired after accepting allegations that she breached data protection rules by viewing CCTV footage without any investigation. 

  • July 03, 2025

    British Airways Defeats Claims Of Bias In COVID Shake-Up

    British Airways has fended off claims of age and sex discrimination and unfair dismissal brought by two former cabin crew members who accused the airline of using the COVID-19 crisis to strip legacy staff of their better employment terms.

  • July 03, 2025

    Fraud Review Finds Early Interest In Whistleblowers

    There is "growing interest" in enlisting whistleblowers to help investigators crack fraud cases following extensive talks with law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges and defense lawyers, according to a barrister reviewing the controversial topic for the government. 

  • July 03, 2025

    Ex-CFO Claims Toy Maker Gave Court Forged Evidence

    The former finance director of a toy manufacturer has alleged that the company handed a court forged evidence in an "ambush" tactic that fraudulently secured a judgment striking out his breach of employment contract and data protection claims against the employer.

  • July 03, 2025

    Committee Defends Secret Feedback Process To Pick Judges

    The practice of eliciting responses from sitting judges about applicants for judicial office is lawful and must be kept confidential, the Judicial Appointments Commission told the Court of Appeal on Thursday, hitting back at claims that the process is opaque and unfair.

  • July 03, 2025

    Ex-Pensions Ombudsman Urges Gov't To Sustain Funding

    The former head of the Pensions Ombudsman has praised the work of an anti-fraud unit established four years ago after it emerged that the government was pulling funding for the service.

  • July 03, 2025

    Ex-Perfume Boss Can't Ax Claim Over Russia Sales

    A London judge refused Thursday to throw out a claim that accused the former boss of a luxury perfume group of damaging the reputation of his business after he admitted to exporting high-value products to Russia.

  • July 03, 2025

    CPS Nixes Claim From Law Grad Turned Serial Litigant

    A tribunal has thrown out a discrimination claim against the Crown Prosecution Service brought by a law graduate whose persistent legal action recently led a London judge to ban him from making further claims.

  • July 03, 2025

    London Law Firm To Pay Ex-Staffer £64K In Lost Earnings

    A London employment tribunal has ordered Linkilaw to pay its former senior solicitor almost £64,000 ($87,500) after the firm failed to pay her wages and other compensation.

  • July 02, 2025

    Hotel Operator Says Ex-Director Stole £800K After Fire Payout

    A hotel operator has alleged that its former director gained unauthorized access to its bank account three years after his resignation and stole almost £800,000 ($1.1 million) after an insurance payout for a fire that destroyed the building.

  • July 02, 2025

    Judge Fights 'Secret Soundings' In Judicial Selection

    Failing to give aspiring judges a right of reply to anonymous comments made during the selection process undermines the fairness of the exercise and public confidence in the judiciary, a district court judge argued to the Court of Appeal on Wednesday.

  • July 02, 2025

    'Decisive' Reform Needed To Fix Pension Issues, IFS Says

    The government should widen the age range for employees being automatically included in a work-based pension, one of a raft of proposals that would address a series of risks to the future of Britain's pensioners, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said Wednesday.

  • July 02, 2025

    DPD Franchisee Can't Revive Worker Status Claims

    An appellate tribunal has rejected a claim from a franchisee that the landmark Uber decision made him a worker or employee at the parcel delivery company DPD, because he was never expected to personally deliver mail when he hired a van from them.

  • July 02, 2025

    FCA Extends Bullying, Harassment Misconduct Across Sector

    The Financial Conduct Authority released new rules on Wednesday that extend its regulatory powers to cover "toxic" workplace behavior such as bullying and harassment to non-banking firms.

  • July 02, 2025

    Paralegal Wins £46K After Quitting To Avoid SRA Rules Breach

    A paralegal has won more than £45,000 ($61,000) after a tribunal ruled he was unfairly dismissed by a London law firm, following months in which he felt pressured to work under the supervision of a solicitor banned by the profession's regulator.

  • July 02, 2025

    NHS Staffer Wins £233K After Discrimination Led Her To Quit

    A National Health Service trust must pay a disabled secretary £232,900 ($316,000) after she quit amid a discriminatory requirement to work on the ward rather than in a separate office, a tribunal has ruled.

  • July 02, 2025

    Regulator Calls For Open Banking-Style Reforms In Pensions

    The U.K. retirement watchdog has called for a shakeup in data-sharing by pension providers similar to that practiced in the banking sector.

  • July 01, 2025

    Judge's Case To Shine Light On Secretive Selection Process

    A judge's challenge on Wednesday to the lawfulness of a secretive process used to appoint judges will shine a light on part of the U.K. legal system that is often criticized but largely opaque.

  • July 01, 2025

    CILEX Says Equal Pay Rules Should Cover Race, Disability

    The legal executives' trade group said Tuesday that employers should report pay gap data for race and disability as well as gender, offering an alternative to pursuing costly, lengthy and complex discrimination claims.

  • July 01, 2025

    FCA Can Drop £6M Fine In Cum-Ex Case After Danish Pleas

    The Financial Conduct Authority can reverse its decision to fine a cum-ex trader £5.9 million ($8.1 million) to avoid prejudicing Denmark's attempts to claw back the proceeds from an alleged sham trading scheme, a London tribunal has ruled.

  • July 01, 2025

    EHRC Weighs 50K Responses To Single-Sex Services Guide

    The equality watchdog is mulling over more than 50,000 responses to its controversial consultation on a guideline for complying with the Equality Act 2010, following the U.K. Supreme Court's landmark ruling on the definition of sex.

  • July 01, 2025

    Saudi Embassy Waived Immunity To Legal Claim, Staffer Says

    A former worker at the Saudi Arabian embassy in London urged the Court of Appeal on Tuesday to overturn a finding that it had not waived its state immunity in an employment claim brought by the woman.

  • July 01, 2025

    Delivery Giants To Tighten ID Checks After Gov't Pressure

    Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat have pledged to ramp up ID verification on their platforms following pressure from the U.K. government to curb illegal working by gig economy couriers.

  • July 01, 2025

    UK Fair Work Agency To Launch In 2026 Amid Reform Delays

    The proposed Fair Work Agency will launch in April 2026 with other headline employment reforms delayed until 2027, the U.K. government said Tuesday as it detailed its plan to implement its Employment Rights Bill.

  • July 01, 2025

    Mayer Brown-Led Aviva Seals Pension Deal For Packaging Co.

    Aviva said Tuesday that it has completed a £249 million ($341 million) buy-in transaction to acquire the pensions of approximately 3,500 members of the Molins UK Pension Fund.

Expert Analysis

  • Important Changes To Note In Accountant Ethics Code Update

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    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales' forthcoming code of ethics will bring a number of significant updates to raise standards within the profession, but also risks of professional indemnity claims that could lead to challenges for firms, say lawyers at RPC.

  • Despite Divisive Political Rhetoric, DEI Is Alive And Well

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    ​The World Economic Forum's recent finding that DEI initiatives have continued to rise amid political headwinds raises the question of whether reports of the death of DEI are exaggerated, especially as employers must focus on new pay gap reporting obligations in the U.K. and Europe, say lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills.

  • How GCs Can Protect Cos. From Geopolitical Headwinds

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    Geopolitical uncertainty is perceived by corporate leaders as the biggest short-term threat to global business, but many of the potential crises are navigable if general counsel focus on what is being said about a company and what the company is doing, says Juliet Young at Schillings.

  • Get Ready For Big Employment Law Changes In UK This Year

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    In 2025, employers should be reviewing artificial intelligence risks and anticipating potential immigration policy changes while preparing for updates to 28 areas of law that are on the horizon with the Employment Rights Bill, which represents the biggest change to employment law in decades, say lawyers at Morgan Lewis.

  • 5 Trends Employers Can Consider To Secure Proprietary Info

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    With noncompete clauses under scrutiny in the U.S. and U.K., companies may want to consider other restrictive covenants or clawback provisions to protect sensitive company data with fewer risks of legal challenge, says Daniel Stander at Vedder Price.

  • Forced Labor Imports Raise Criminal Risks For UK Retailers

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    Last summer’s London appeals court ruling applying the Proceeds of Crime Act to products made with forced labor, potential legislative reforms and recent BBC allegations about Chinese produce harvested by Uyghur detainees suggest British importers and retailers should increase scrutiny of their supply chains, says Ian Hargreaves at Quillon Law.

  • Preventing Harassment At Office Holiday Parties And Beyond

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    In response to the Worker Protection Act's new duty for employers to proactively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, Nick Hurley and Amelia McRae at Charles Russell outline six steps companies should take — including some suggestions to ensure a safe and enjoyable Christmas party.

  • Labour Budget Pension Changes May Strain Employers

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    While the Labour government’s new budget included only a few pension changes, its increases to employer national insurance contributions and inheritance tax reforms may pose monetary and operational challenges for employers, says Beth Brown at Arc Pensions Law.

  • FCA Survey Results Reveal Rise In Nonfinancial Misconduct

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    After a Financial Conduct Authority survey recently reported a significant rise in nonfinancial misconduct, there are a number of preventive steps firms should take to create a healthy workplace environment and mitigate the risk of increased regulatory scrutiny, say lawyers at WilmerHale.

  • Employer Tips For Avoiding Unlawful Age Discrimination

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    A recent study shows that despite legal protections, age discrimination remains a significant, often overlooked challenge in the U.K. labor market, meaning employers should make age a key focus of their diversity and inclusion initiatives in order to minimize risks of liability and reputational damage, says Daniel Stander at Vedder Price.

  • What New Int'l Treaty Means For Global AI Regulation

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    Lawyers at Bird & Bird consider how global artificial intelligence regulation will be affected by the first international AI treaty recently signed by the U.S., EU and U.K., as well as its implications for business and several issues that stakeholders should be aware of.

  • 2 Highlights From Labour's Notable Employment Rights Bill

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    The Labour government’s recently unveiled Employment Rights Bill marks the start of a generational shift in U.K. employment law, and its updates to unfair dismissal rights and restrictions on fire-and-rehire tactics are of particular note, say lawyers at Covington.

  • Complying With Growing EU Supply Chain Mandates

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    A significant volume of recent European Union legislative developments demonstrate a focus on supply chain transparency, so organizations must remain vigilant about potential human rights and environmental abuses in their supply chain and make a plan to mitigate compliance risks, say lawyers at Weil.

  • HMRC Transfer Pricing Guide A Vital Resource For Businesses

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    HM Revenue & Customs' recent guidelines on common transfer pricing compliance risks should be required reading for affected businesses in indicating HMRC's expected benchmark for documents and policies, say Tomoko Ikawa and Kapisha Vyas at Simmons & Simmons.

  • What Updated Guide Means For Jersey's Private Funds

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    The Jersey Financial Services Commission's recent updates to the Jersey Private Fund Guide clarify existing provisions and introduce new requirements for fund managers, service providers and investors, demonstrating a clear commitment to maintaining Jersey's reputation as an attractive jurisdiction for investment, say lawyers at Walkers Global.

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