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Employment Litigation Newsletter - April 2025

April 16, 2025

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Welcome to the latest edition of our employment litigation newsletter, where we highlight some of the most topical and practical litigation issues and developments for employers.

In this edition, we shine a spotlight on the launch of the consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, which will inform the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill, as well as the new right to statutory neonatal care leave and pay. We also give an update on the progress of the Employment Rights Bill and consider its implications for employment litigation, with a particular focus in this edition on the extended time limits for bringing claims in the employment tribunal and the impact of the new state enforcement powers. We also bring you the latest tribunal statistics and practice developments.

Staying updated on new case law is crucial for managing employment litigation strategy. Recent key judgments featured in this edition cover equal pay, the two-year limit on wage claims, religious discrimination, racial harassment liability, and worker status.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to find out more about any of the decisions, or any of the other developments and events covered in this edition.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer.

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