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Mounting pressure on UK employment tribunals: backlogs and legal challenges

The UK’s employment tribunal system is facing significant pressure, with the backlog of unresolved cases climbing to 49,800 by the end of 2024 — a 23% increase from the previous year. This delay affects approximately …

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New NDA restrictions aim to protect victims and promote transparency

From the 1st of October 2025, new legislation in England and Wales will significantly restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases involving criminal conduct. Under the changes, any NDA that attempts to prevent …

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Legal recognition for HR professionals could transform dispute resolution

The proposed Employment Rights Bill includes a significant legal reform that would permit verified members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to act as authorised independent advisers on settlement agreements. These agreements, …

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The Office for Students brings in a new requirement for Universities to protect students from harassment and sexual misconduct

OfS has announced a new condition of registration that will require Universities and Colleges to set out how they will continue to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct that affects their students. Universities and colleges will …

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Case law updates

Investigation’s “lack of even handedness” leads to unfair dismissal ruling in claimant’s favour

A Tribunal has found that an investigation into allegations against a Tesco store manager  was ‘unfairly focused’ on establishing his guilt and that it  “lacked even-handedness” by not giving proper consideration to all the evidence. …

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Employment news, Research perspectives

Parliamentary Committee finds women in the music industry face multiple barriers

A report from the Parliamentary Women and Equalities Committee has found that women working in the music industry face limitations in opportunity, a lack of support, gender discrimination and sexual harassment and assault as well …

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