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Employment Tribunal Cases Linked to Neurodiversity Almost Double in Five Years
The number of employment cases in UK linked to neurodivergent conditions has almost doubled since 2020, according to new analysis* of government data by national law firm Irwin Mitchell. In 2020, HM Courts & Tribunals Service recorded 265 employment tribunal cases involving neurodivergent conditions. By 2025, the annual total had increased to 517 cases - a rise of around 95% over five years.
Sharp Rise In Neurodiversity Related Employment Tribunal Claims
New analysis by law firm Irwin Mitchell reveals a significant increase in employment tribunal decisions involving neurodiverse conditions, with ADHD-related claims seeing an 8.5-fold rise since 2020. The figures, drawn from the latest data published by the Ministry of Justice, show that the number of tribunal decisions citing ADHD rose from just six in the first half of 2020 to 51 in the first half of 2025 – a 750% increase.
Sexual Harassment Claims Up Almost 50% Ahead Of New Business Legislation
Analysis Of Government Tribunal Data Highlights Increased Risk For Businesses With one month to go until new sexual harassment laws, research conducted by Irwin Mitchell has highlighted the need for businesses to take action after revealing a notable rise in Employment Tribunal (ET) decisions related to claims in the area.
What's changed? Keeping children safe in education guidance
We pick out some of the key changes in the most recent version of the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, which comes into force in September 2024. The full list of substantive changes is listed in Annex F at the back of the guidance. Parts three (safer recruitment) and four (allegations and low-level concerns) are unchanged. Children who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or gender questioning Paragraphs 205 to 209 are new.
Holiday pay: what are the new rules and what do employers need to do to comply with them?
New regulations on holiday pay and entitlement came into force on 1 January 2024. The new rules were expected to reverse the outcomes of the Supreme Court’s decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel and simplify the law in this area. However, the position is not as simple as that and employers now have new issues to work through. What are the new rules?
Menopause: What the latest CIPD survey shows
A recent CIPD/YouGov survey of 2,100 working women aged between 40 and 60 revealed that 27% who have experienced menopausal symptoms said the condition has had a negative impact on their career. Almost 80% stated they feel less able to concentrate whilst the work and just under 70% experience an increase in stress. Over half of respondents, however, who felt supported by the employer whilst experiencing symptoms of menopause, reported feeling less pressure at work and less stress.
ONS reclassification: A college's guide to special payments | FE News
Last year the Office for National Statistics announced that it had reclassified further education and sixth form college corporations, and their subsidiaries, into the public sector.
What are the employment law implications of the ONS reclassification of colleges?
On 29 November 2022, the Office for National Statistics announced that it had reclassified further education and sixth form college corporations, and their subsidiaries, into the public sector. They are now part of central government. Colleges continue to be self-governing charities but are now subject to the Managing Public Money (“MPM”) framework.
Attachment 101: Knowing your attachment type could improve your relationships
There’s joy to be found in learning about yourself, whether that be your love language, your astrological chart and its meaning, or your personality type. We’re in the age of self-improvement, and not only is it satisfying to go on your own self-discovery journey, but it can help completely change the way your future maps out. For me, attachment theory has been the most enlightening form self-discovery I’ve come across.
Sculptural Nail Art: the trend taking the industry by storm
Bare nails are a thing of the past, with conceptual, avant-garde mani-pedis taking their place as the It trend. Whilst sculptural talons might not be the most practical, the zany aesthetic they embody for catwalks, music videos and photoshoots is every bit worth it. The three-dimensional designs are constructed in acrylics or gels, and often adorned with chunky gemstones, chains and anything nail-techs can get their hands on.
Managing teachers' reasonable objections about reopening
Jenny Arrowsmith sets out what school leaders need to know to properly manage staff’s reasonable concerns about returning next week There are many reasons why staff may be reluctant to return to work in the midst of the pandemic, or reluctant to wear a face covering. But for school leaders, taking a hard line in response to these concerns comes with a degree of risk.
New exit payment regulations spell trouble for schools
Regulations are about to be introduced that represent a substantial change to schools’ employment practices, write Jenny Arrowsmith and Joanne Moseley The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payment Regulations 2020 are now in force. These impose a £95,000 cap on the amount public sector bodies can pay to an employee when their employment comes to an end. The organisations that have to comply with the cap are set out in a schedule that separates England, Wales and Scotland.
Fun, flirty independent jewelry brands you can’t miss out on!
As many of us begin to make our way back to normality, a couple of fresh jewellery pieces will be the key to bright and summery outfits. Now more than ever, we can vote with our dollar to support and uplift smaller, more sustainable businesses (lots of which are female-owned). Whether you’re looking for a statement piece, or something to build up a layered look, we’ve got you covered. These are the fashion-forward brands to look out for — inclusive of every budget.
An escapist’s guide to visually stunning, colorful cinema
We’re all in need of some form of distraction through 2020’s trying times, and often the best form of escapism is pure aesthetic joy. Sometimes there’s nothing wrong with simply reveling in the superficial qualities of art, and diverting your focus from all that’s going on around us for an hour or two. I find that film can provide you with exactly that – visually stunning cinematography that removes you from the present for a while.
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