Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October

A new legal duty comes into force on 26 October 2024, requiring all employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. But having a policy isn’t enough. Learn what this new duty entails, the steps employers must take to comply, and how Unions can play a key role in ensuring a safer work environment.

Case study: Dr A Moghaddam v University of Oxford and Others [2024] EAT 156

Dr. Moghaddam's case against the University of Oxford raises important issues around whistleblowing, fixed-term contracts, and unfair dismissal. Key aspects of the case were remitted for further review by the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Read more on how this impacts workers' rights in academia

Case Study: Mr Ian Escudier v Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain Ltd [2024] EAT 145

Mr. Escudier’s case against Coca-Cola Europacific Partners raises questions about cough syncope as a disability. The Employment Appeal Tribunal remitted the case for further review, impacting claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.