Sarah Lamont sets out some of the main employment considerations arising out of the Government’s plans for local government reorganisation.

The Court of Appeal recently ruled that a school worker’s dismissal for gender-critical social media posts was discriminatory. Luke Green and Emma Ahmed set out some key learning points from the case.

Hannah Bollard provides some practical tips for employers on how to deal with cases where an employee objects to being transferred under TUPE.

An employment tribunal recently ruled that belief in the ability to predict the future is not protected, but, asks Jackie Morris, should we have seen that coming?

Charlotte Tosti analyses a landmark case in the Employment Tribunal over the question of whether foster carers are “workers” and can bring claims in the employment tribunal.

Debra Gers looks at the support employers can provide in relation to work-related stress.

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has highlighted the importance of addressing all issues identified in a list of issues, including those not originally pleaded, writes Michael Halsey.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that comments about an employee's accent can amount to race-related harassment under the Equality Act 2010, even without evidence of discriminatory intent. Alastair Fatemi analyses the judgment.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled in a case involving a local authority that it would not be in the interests of justice to allow a claimant to raise a new argument on appeal, despite acknowledging an error in the Tribunal’s decision. Gareth Edwards explains why.

The Government has announced the creation of pension ‘megafunds’. Mark Radford looks at the key points.

The Government has revived a draft order on increased protective awards for failures to follow the statutory Code of Practice. Georgia Blesson looks at what this means for employers.

In the second session of our Autumn/Winter Employment Series, Nick Bidnell-Edwards and Safia Tharoo provide a concise review of whistleblowing law for detriment and dismissal claims, including recent developments, followed by practical tips on how to bring and to defend the claims.

In this webinar Nick Singer and Karolina Zielinska consider how to get the most out of negotiation and judicial mediation for your clients. Given the ever-increasing cost and stress associated with Tribunal proceedings, settlement firmly remains an attractive option when considering how best to resolve a claim for claimants and respondents alike.

Should dismissals for disability-related absences be pleaded as direct discrimination? Robin Pickard examines a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case involving a local authority.

Louise Singh, Suzanne Nulty and Ben Daniel break down the key points from Labour's flagship Employment Rights Bill.

Benjamin Gray looks at the lessons to be learned from the Supreme Court's recent consideration of a "fire and rehire" case.

An employee’s failure to fully complete every step of an internal grievance process will not impact their right to claim constructive dismissal, according to the recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) involving a local authority. Sharmin Chowdhury analyses the judgment.

To what extent can employers appoint or promote someone because they have a protected characteristic that is under-represented in their organisation? Jo Moseley analyses a recent Employment Tribunal ruling involving a police force.

Hanna Davies looks at the Labour Government’s plans for overhauling employment law.

Gareth Edwards recently reported on the upcoming new mandatory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, which is due to come into force on 26 October 2024. In this follow-up piece, he discusses how the new sexual harassment law highlights the strategic value of maintaining a positive workplace culture.

From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff at work. Gareth Edwards takes a closer look at the background of the new law and what it will mean in practice.

Laura Hayward looks at the challenges faced by employers and recruitment agencies in managing situations where employees try to work more than one full-time job concurrently.

Mispronouncing someone’s name can have significant implications, as shown by a recent Tribunal ruling, writes Sarah Harnett.

Jenny Arrowsmith and Jake Marshall set out ten lessons from the tribunals when it comes to the conduct of workplace investigations.

Christian Grierson provides a refresher on the key principles around restructuring and redundancy.

A fire and rescue service has successfully defended an equal pay claim even though the claimant and comparators were engaged in 'like work' for the period of the claim. Jessica Scott-Dye analyses the case.

Following last year’s consultation, the Government has published an updated draft statutory code of practice on ‘fire and re-hire’. Michael Halsey looks at the key changes.

Doug Mullen looks at the complex issues around equal pay that arise with local authority trading companies.

Rebecca Denvers identifies the cases which will have a big impact on employment law and HR policies and practices over the next 12 months.

Should employees be able to express their lawful views at work? Jo Moseley examines a case where Acas got into murky waters.

The Supreme Court has handed down a landmark ruling on the lawfulness of a provision in a local authority's constitution which restricted voting by members on deferred applications for planning permission to those who had been present at the meeting or meetings at which the application had previously been considered. Philip McCourt set out the key points from the judgment.

Philip McCourt and Kirtpal Kaur Aujla comment on the contractual and commercial tasks ahead for local government reorganisation.

Ella Royle and Richard Barlow examine the role played by The Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 in governance in local government.

Ahead of the May 2025 elections, Geoff Wild provides guidance for officers and members on the "dos and don'ts" during the pre-election period (‘‘purdah’).

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the legal issues that must be navigated around the use of AI in local government.

Matt Lewin reflects on the Government’s consultation on reforms to the standards and conduct framework.

Since the English Devolution White Paper was published in December 2024, the first tranche of councils have taken initial steps towards local government reorganisation. Laura Hughes explains what has happened so far and what all local authorities need to be considering.

Geoff Wild provides a timely update on what disqualifies someone from being an elected member.

Local government is facing a complex and shifting operational landscape, shaped by ongoing budgetary pressures, ambitious policy objectives, and new legislative frameworks. Lawyers from the Government & Public Services team at TLT identify their top five challenges for 2025 and offer some thoughts on the best approach to tackling them.

Geoff Wild sets out the key considerations when it comes to member and officer indemnities.

Simon Goacher sets out the key findings we can take from the government's published consultation.

In the second in a series of articles on the English Devolution White Paper, Philip McCourt looks at the establishment of new councils and the drafting of their constitutions.

Peter Ware considers the Government’s proposed approach to local authority funding reform through the local government finance settlement from 2026-27.

Philip McCourt sets out some key considerations arising out of the English Devolution White Paper.

The Government’s proposals for reorganisation of local authorities in England are broadly welcome, writes Simon Goacher.

Amardeep Gill and Paul McDermott analyse the government’s English Devolution White Paper.

Lottie Winson speaks with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, Amerdeep Somal, about her plans to address “accountability gaps”, challenges within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, and the key findings and recommendations of the Ombudsman’s recently published Triennial Review.

In his latest bulletin for monitoring officers, Geoff Wild looks at how local authorities should approach the public sector equality duty.

V. Charles Ward examines recent changes to death certification following the statutory adoption of the medical examiner system, and outlines their implications for local authorities.

Peter Ware examines how the Institute of Directors’ new code of conduct for directors might be useful for local authority companies.

A clear legislative framework in relation to virtual meetings will help ensure clarity and fairness, writes Ed Hammond.

It seems increasingly clear that the Government will propose a major overhaul of local government. Amardeep Gill looks at the potential changes and sets out some key considerations.

In his latest article, Geoff Wild considers the key aspects of the public law duty to consult.

Alexander Rose, Colin Murray and Jonathan Branton examine the recent changes made to the Government Legal Risk Matrix.

The Law Commission is seeking to reform the law of burial in England and Wales, which it says is “piecemeal, complex and outdated”. V. Charles Ward looks at the background to the proposals ad whether they go far enough.

In his latest article Geoff Wild seeks to clarify when it is appropriate for members to declare interests (and when it is not) and what the consequences are of doing so.

Geoff Wild looks at the receipt of confidential information by members and the issues around its potential disclosure.

Amardeep Gill and Louise Kavanagh consider the future of devolution under Labour, and specifically what this could mean for regions within England.

In a recent article Paul Feild expressed concern that the LLG, CIPFA and Solace’s 2024 Code of Practice on Good Governance for Local Authority Statutory Officers places onerous obligations on the Monitoring Officer without consideration as to how they might deal with them. Philip McCourt, who drafted the Code, responds to those concerns and says its publication presents an opportunity to lobby for structural change.

Vicky Bowles looks at how local authorities can reduce the burden of handling data subject access requests.

Ibrahim Hasan considers the prosecution of employees for data protection offences and the potential liability of their employers.

The Information Commissioner’s Office has announced a review of its enforcement approach when it comes to the public sector’s compliance with GDPR. Ibrahim Hasan sets out the background to the announcement.

The Information Commissioner’s Office recently reprimanded a school for using facial recognition technology without carrying out a data protection impact assessment. Ibrahim Hasan looks at the ICO’s decision.

Ibrahim Hasan assesses the Labour Government’s proposed reforms in the AI and data protection fields.

A High Court judge recently allowed an appeal against the striking out of a claim against a police force and the CPS which had claimed immunity from suit. Jon Baines explains why.

Laura Cook and Melanie Carter consider the Information Commissioner's Office’s (ICO’s) recent enforcement notice, issued against Serco Leisure, and its newly published guidance on the use of biometric data.

2024 is going to be the year of AI regulation. As the impact of AI increases in our daily lives, governments and regulatory bodies globally are grappling with the need to establish clear guidelines and standards for its responsible use. Ibrahim Hasan looks at the latest developments.

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the issues raised police misuse of body worn camera footage.

In October last year, the Court of Appeal handed down a ruling providing some helpful clarity on the Information Commissioner’s responsibilities vis-á-vis the handling of complaints lodged by data subjects, writes Lucy Jones.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance for employers on monitoring workers. This includes some useful commentary on lawful monitoring in the context of recent developments to working practices, including the rise in homeworking and the increased use of more advanced monitoring technology in the workplace, write Rachel Barnet and Hannah Pettit.

“Exemption means Exemption” doesn’t cut it for the Court of Appeal: aggregation of exemptions is permitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Ben Mitchell analyses a significant ruling.

Philip Coppel KC sets out the key findings from a Court of Appeal ruling on the UK Information Commissioner's responsibilities when a data subject lodges a complaint that a data controller has infringed data protection law.

FOI enforcement is a priority for the Information Commissioners Office. Ben Pumphrey and Alastair Turnbull examine the core duties of public bodies and the exemptions that exist.

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the lessons to be learned from the latest data breach involving a police force.

A claimant recently won a High Court damages claim against a London borough for misuse of personal data, with the council ordered to pay £6,000 in damages. Ibrahim Hasan explains why.

A county court judge has ruled that Islington Council’s operated its CCTV system lawfully. Sam Fowles explains why.

An international transfers breach has resulted in a record GDPR fine for Meta. Ibrahim Hasan explains why.

Robin Hopkins looks at an Austrian case that considered whether there was a threshold of seriousness for entitlement to compensation for data protection infringements.

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the lessons to be learned from Experian’s successful appeal against an enforcement notice issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Ibraham Hasan looks at the Government’s latest version of proposed legislation in relation to data protection.

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) approach to individuals who seek to access/steal data from their employers for personal gain, and the implications for those employers.

Ibrahim Hasan looks at the practical steps public sector organisations can take to ensure they are using AI lawfully from a data protection perspective.

Last week, the Department for Education received a formal reprimand from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over a “serious breach” of the GDPR involving the unauthorised sharing of up to 28 million children’s personal data. But the Department has avoided a fine, despite a finding of “woeful” data protection practices. Ibrahim Hasan reports.

Sarah Temperley explains how two ‘SAR claims’ were recently dealt with on behalf of different local authorities.

The Information Commissioner’s Officer recently took action against a range of public bodies over subject access delays. Ibrahim Hasan looks at the watchdog’s approach.

The High Court has recently awarded £250 for a DPA breach at the “lowest end of spectrum”. Robin Hopkins analyses the ruling.

Paul Wainwright explores recent experience and seeks to navigate through the latest Government policy reviews around cybercrime and offer some insight into the way public sector organisations should be thinking when addressing these issues.

Are local authority companies subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000? Ikra Saghir examines the position.

In July the Government published the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the next step in its much publicised plans to reform the UK Data Protection regime following Brexit. Ibrahim Hasan sets out the key changes.