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OpinionJoanna Dodd: Taking a proactive approach to tackling staff sickness crisis
The number of sick days taken by British workers has risen to the highest level in more than 15 years, with nearly half (41%) of employers reporting an increase in stress-related absences.
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ArticleOfsted inspector wins appeal after dismissal following cancer treatment
A former Ofsted inspector who was dismissed months after returning from cancer treatment has succeeded in overturning the original ruling against her at the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
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ArticleHM Coastguards keep worker status after employer appeal fails
HM Coastguards at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will keep their worker status after an appeal by their employers failed on 14 January.
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OpinionLaura Gray: The implications of the Budget's changes to CGT relief for employee ownership trusts
Following the November 2025 Budget announcement of the reduction of capital gains tax (CGT) relief for employee ownership trusts (EOTs) from 100% to 50%, many are questioning how this will work in practice and what it means for the future of EOTs.
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ArticleNew parental leave entitlements set to begin in April 2026
Millions of employees who previously lacked access to parental leave at the start of a new role will gain day‑one eligibility from April, as ministers presented fresh regulations linked to the Employment Rights Act 2025 to Parliament on 12 January.
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ArticleFCA publishes updated proposals to Value for Money consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated proposals to its Value for Money (VFM) Framework consultation.
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ArticleTribunal rules JP Morgan did not discriminate against female worker in equal pay case
An employment tribunal has ruled that banking organisation JP Morgan did not discriminate against a female analyst who claimed she was paid less for doing the same job as her male colleague.
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ArticleTribunal finds LNER did not discriminate over ill-health benefit payments
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) did not unlawfully discriminate against four long‑serving train drivers when it declined to award them ill‑health benefits, an employment tribunal has found.
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OpinionLouise Skinner and Phoebe Fardell: How employers can prepare for EU Pay Transparency Directive
As the date for implementation of the European Union (EU) Pay Transparency Directive in June 2026 draws closer, there is much that employers can do now to prepare.
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ArticleRoyal Mail staff found to have been fairly dismissed after overtime concerns
An employment tribunal has ruled that two Royal Mail workers who were sacked after concerns about overtime payments were fairly dismissed.
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ArticleEmployment Rights Bill passes final stage in House of Lords
The Employment Rights Bill has passed the final stage within the House of Lord and is due to receive Royal Assent later this week.
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OpinionGill McAteer: How to tackle rising sick leave rates
While it is unclear why younger employees increasingly cite mental health as the main reason for sickness absence, employers still have a legal duty to protect staff health and wellbeing.
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ArticleTribunal rules Moss and Coleman Solicitors must pay remainder of employee’s bonus
An employment tribunal has ruled that Moss and Coleman Solicitors needs to pay the remainder of an employee’s bonus following a dispute over his entitlement.
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ArticleAddison Lee ordered to cover £200k in drivers’ legal costs
Courier and taxi firm Addison Lee has been told to pay substantial legal expenses after its “unreasonable conduct” during an employment tribunal.
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OpinionPaul Kelly: Impact of Co-op strengthening its pregnancy loss leave policy on other employers
Considering the imminent introduction of the Employment Rights Bill, which includes upcoming changes to parental and bereavement leave, it is no surprise that employers are updating their policies.
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ArticleDurham and Darlington NHS Trust doctor receives £85,000 after unfair dismissal
An employment tribunal has ruled that a doctor at Durham and Darlington NHS Trust was unfairly dismissed and has awarded him more than £85,000.
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ArticleTribunal rules Lidl employee with ADHD was unfairly dismissed
A Lidl deputy store manager has won his case for unfair dismissal after a tribunal found he was treated unfavourably because of his disability.
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OpinionDoug Mullen: What should UK employers consider amid changes to pensions salary sacrifice?
The Chancellor has confirmed changes in the Budget announcement to the rules on salary sacrifice pension contributions.
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ArticleGovernment sets out statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay changes for 2026
The government has published the proposed 2026–27 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay.
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ArticleHow will the Autumn Budget 2025 impact pay, pensions and benefits?
Autumn Budget 2025: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 26 November.