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DAC Beachcroft's Employment Matters focuses on some of the most interesting cases and events occurring within the Employment Law sector.

The handling of whistleblowing complaints by employers has been highlighted in the recent case of Mr Kumar and the Care Quality Commission ("CQC").

The FCA's report on non-financial misconduct outlines key findings from a survey of 1,028 firms, emphasizing action points for enhancing governance, reporting, and addressing misconduct in financial services.

By their very nature, charities exist in a precarious space.

In the case of Timis and another v. Osipov [2018] EWCA Civ 2321 the Court of Appeal confirmed that an employee can bring a claim against their co-workers, along with the employer, for being subjected to the detriment...

With just one week to go until the General Election, new research from global law firm Clyde & Co has revealed that the UK Government is missing out on £40m of funds ...

Alongside our REG . READY . 2016 article series, podcasts by our two of our REG READY experts Nick Elwell-Sutton and Heidi Watson explore some of the key issues further.

The proposals will apply to insurers (including Lloyd's managing agents and third country branches) and PRA designated investment firms – typically UK banks, building societies and credit unions.

At the beginning of 2022 SafeCall made a pledge to heavily invest in the development of our whistleblowing platform.

When a personality test labels an employee as "Darth Vader," it may sound like harmless office humour, but for HR teams, the recent Tribunal ruling in Rooke v NHS Blood & Transplant is anything but light entertainment.

The Employment Tribunals in England, Wales and Scotland have issued new Presidential Guidance on interim relief applications, responding to a dramatic surge in cases attributed to AI usage and excessive documentation. This guidance establishes stricter procedural requirements and time limits for these urgent applications, which can prevent dismissals from taking effect in whistleblowing and trade union cases.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces sweeping changes to corporate criminal liability in the UK, making organizations accountable for any criminal offense committed by senior managers acting within their authority. This expansion from limited economic crimes to all UK criminal offenses requires businesses to reassess their risk management strategies and implement robust oversight measures for senior leadership.

The importance of independence, objectivity and confidentiality cannot be underestimated in the operation of an effective whistleblowing service.

An employer who made a damaging false statement about a whistleblowing ex-employee to third parties in an attempt to set the record straight was not liable for whistleblowing detriment.

Councils and local authorities have a huge presence in the lives of millions of people.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) protections for whistleblowers will be extended to UK branches of foreign banks from September, the regulator has announced.

Tullow Oil is a leading independent oil and gas company founded in Tullow, Ireland.

While the UK has been focused on the technicalities of leaving the European Union, the European Parliament continues business as usual.