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Employment Rights Bill: Government consults on collective consultation and fire and rehire remedies

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The Government has launched its promised consultation on strengthening the remedies for breaches of collective consultation and fire and rehire rules.

Employment Rights Bill: Major changes for employers

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The Government has published its Employment Rights Bill which it says will upgrade workers’ rights, tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers alike. Although the Government has complied with its promise to introduce the Bill in the first 100 days of government, we believe that the majority of reforms will not take effect until at least 2026. Here, we highlight some of the key provisions.

Successful strike out of all claims by a scandalous litigant

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An Employment Tribunal has ruled a strike out of all claims by reason of the Claimant’s scandalous and unreasonable conduct of the proceedings and the claims having no reasonable prospect for success, in the case of Ms L Gallagher v Essity UK Ltd.

Labour’s New Deal for Working People

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The Labour party has published its Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for Working People setting out it plans for reforms to employment laws.

April 2024 employment law changes: are you ready?

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April is always a busy month for employment law changes but this year sees more than usual. Here we provide a round-up of the changes you need to know about to keep you up to speed.

Changing Contractual Employment Terms: Dismissal and Re-engagement Code Published

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Acas has published an updated draft Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement, commonly referred to as “fire and re-hire”, following consultation on an earlier version last year. Once approved by Parliament, the Code is expected to have effect from Summer 2024.

Doyle Clayton staff promotions 2024

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After a hugely successful 2023, a number of Doyle Clayton staff have received promotions.

Dr Rosalind Ranson awarded just under £3.2m in whistleblowing case

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Tina Wisener and Kate Kapp represented Dr Rosalind Ranson, former Medical Director on the Isle of Man, in securing compensation of almost £3.2 million following her successful claim for whistleblowing. Doyle Clayton instructed Oliver Segal KC and Madeline Stanley of Old Square Chambers to represent Dr Ranson at the hearing in January and March 2023.

Professors successful in age discriminations claim against Oxford University's mandatory retirement age

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An Employment Tribunal has found that the University of Oxford’s enforced retirement age cannot be objectively justified under the Equality Act. Doyle Clayton has successfully advised three Professors who brought claims against Oxford University.

Government to set minimum service levels during strikes

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The Government has introduced legislation into Parliament which, if passed, will allow it to set minimum levels of service during strikes.