Immigration is currently a key area of focus for the UK government as shown by the publication of the “Restoring Control Over the Immigration System” white paper published on 12 May 2025 (“the White Paper”) and the references to immigration
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International jurisdiction in the Employment Tribunal
In Prahl, Hofvenstam & Ågeback v Lapinski [2025] EAT 77, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that the Employment Tribunal (ET) had international jurisdiction to hear discrimination claims brought under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) against individual respondents domiciled…
Changes announced to the Employment Rights Bill
On 7 July the UK government published significant amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) to be considered in the final stages of the ERBs parliamentary process. It is not clear which amendments will make their way into the final…
Implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
The UK government has published a roadmap setting out the timetable for implementation of the reforms set out in the Employment Rights Bill. This roadmap confirms that the UK government will take a phased approach to both consulting on these…
UK Pensions | Investment regulations: an obstacle to greater private asset allocations by pension schemes?
In this latest blog on the Government’s Mansion House reforms, we consider regulatory restrictions on pension scheme investment and what they mean for the Government’s agenda. So, what are the implications for the recently announced Manion House Accord and the…
UK Pensions | Government surplus plans revealed
On 29 May 2025, the Government published the outcome of its February 2024 consultation on options for DB schemes. In a previous blog, we examined some of the key regulatory obstacles to unlocking DB scheme surplus, and explored some…
High Court Clarifies scope of Liabilities that Transfer under TUPE.
In the recent High Court decision of ABC v Huntercombe (No 12) Ltd and others, the court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the scope of liabilities that transfer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”). Specifically,…
Italy employment law update: Influencer contracts
In the ever-evolving world of digital media, companies are increasingly turning to influencers to promote their products and services. How should these collaborations be framed legally? Are influencers freelancers, employees, agents—or something else entirely?
The answer depends less on labels…
ACTS RELATING TO PRIVATE LIFE AND DISCIPLINARY DISMISSAL
Can an employer intervene in issues relating to an employee’s personal relationships, which are inherently a private matter, and what constraints exist on such intervention? These questions were addressed by a recent ruling by the French Supreme Court on March…
UK Pensions | Surplus to requirements? Why the Government wants more law on returning surplus
In this our latest blog on Mansion House reforms, we turn from DC to DB, and more specifically to those record surpluses that many schemes are now enjoying.
These have understandably caught the eye of the Government. Imagine what UK…