Businesses and HR professionals unfamiliar with competition law may assume that it only prohibits collusion when it comes to customer pricing.
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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules on Protection Against Disability Discrimination for Workers With ADHD and Autism
The recent case of Stedman v Haven Leisure Limited [2025] EAT 82 highlights key considerations for employers and individuals regarding disability discrimination protections under the Equality Act 2010. After Mr. Stedman’s job application was rejected, his claim of discrimination due to ADHD was initially dismissed. However, the Employment Appeal Tribunal overturned this decision, emphasizing the need for careful assessment of what constitutes a disability and reinforcing the rights of those with ADHD in the workplace.
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UK Government Proposes Ban on NDAs in Harassment and Discrimination Cases
On 8 July, the UK Government announced plans to end the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving harassment and discrimination. The Employment Rights Bill is currently being examined by the House of Lords, following which it will return to the House of Commons and will likely pass into law later this year.
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UK FCA Expands the Reach of COCON and Consults on Non-Financial Misconduct
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expanding the reach of its Code of Conduct (COCON) for non-bank firms and consulting on new guidance related to non-financial misconduct, with changes taking effect from September 2026 that will align requirements more closely with those already applicable to banks.
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UK Employer COVID-19 Return-to-Work and Reporting Obligations Under RIDDOR
The UK national government has announced, in relation to England only, a programme of progressive easing of current lockdown measures due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). With respect to working
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The Equality Act (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017
Background
The final draft of the Equality Act (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations) and accompanying Explanatory Memorandum was published 6 December 2016. Subject to parliamentary approval, the
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The Apprenticeship Levy
The way apprenticeships are funded in the UK is changing as of Spring 2017. With this change, some employers will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy and
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Being off sick is no holiday: Statutory holiday entitlement of employees on sick leave
Being off sick is no holiday: Statutory holiday entitlement of employees on sick leave
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has sought to clarify the holiday entitlement of
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