News & Events: Employment & Discrimination
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment
Fergus McCombie discusses the reasonable steps which are likely to meet the duty and impress an employment tribunal. My colleague Louisa Simpson posted last week on the much-trailed preventative duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment, coming into force via s.40A of the Equality Act 2010. This follow-up article addresses practical steps towards compliance with […]
Sexual harassment at work: the new preventative duty
Are you prepared for the change in law, coming into force tomorrow (Saturday 26 October 2024) in respect of preventing Sexual Harassment at work? Louisa Simpson has broken down the change in the new legislation, identified helpful definitions and discusses the scope of the new duty, as well as identifying the consequences of failing to […]
Tim Dracass successfully defends equal pay claim
Tim Dracass has recently secured another successful outcome in an equal pay claim before the employment tribunal. Tim was instructed to act for the Respondent employer in the case of JH v NWF Ltd, who was facing a claim brought by a current employee that she was being paid less than her male comparator despite […]
Pump Court Chambers ranked as a Leading Set in Chambers & Partners 2025
Pump Court has been ranked as a Band 1 Set for Family/Matrimonial and Ecclesiastical Law in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners, as well as maintaining set rankings for Crime and Employment. In total, 26 members of chambers are ranked as Leading Individuals for Family: Children, Family: Matrimonial Finance, Crime, Ecclesiastical Law, Employment, Inquests […]
The Employment Rights Bill
Before the election Labour announced that they were committed to “Securonomics”. The term, which is yet to catch on, was intended to encapsulate giving working people security in their day-to-day lives. Labour promised to set out the ways in which this would be done within the first 100 days of Government. Today, at 11am and […]
Four new pupils at Pump Court Chambers
We are pleased to welcome our new 12-month pupils, who started with us this week. Their details are as follows: Alvaro Loxton (common law) Hannah Tickle (common law) Edward Armitage (criminal) Victoria Steet (family)
Pump Court maintains Top Tier status in the Legal 500 2025 rankings
We are very proud to announce that Pump Court Chambers has maintained its status as a Top Tier Set in the latest edition of The Legal 500 UK Bar Guide. Chambers is ranked as a Tier 1 set for Family: Children and Domestic Abuse, Family: Divorce and Financial Remedy and Crime (General and Fraud) on […]
Pump Court shortlisted for Client Service Set of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
We are very proud that Pump Court has been shortlisted in the Client Service Set of the Year category at this year’s Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards. Based on rigorous research for Chambers UK Bar Guide, the awards recognise outstanding legal work and achievements, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service delivery. To […]
Annual Employment Law Seminar – Reading 2024
Pump Court Chambers is delighted to invite you to their Annual Employment law seminar in Reading on Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 1.00pm – 5.00pm, which is tailored to those specialising in Employment & Discrimination law. When: 09/10/2024 Where: Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH Cost: FREE Our expert speakers will delve into […]
Louisa Simpson appointed to the Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service
We are pleased to announce that Louisa Simpson has been appointed a Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Service member until 2027. Louisa is Deputy Head of the Sports Law Team, and has experience and expertise which lends itself to advising and representing individuals (professional and amateur sports men and women) and organisations (sport’s governing bodies, clubs, […]
Louisa Simpson appointed a member of the Employment Lawyers Association Junior Committee
Louisa Simpson has been appointed to become a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Junior Committee 2024-25. She looks forward to working with and supporting junior employment lawyers, collaborating with ELA’s other committees to contribute to training, social and pastoral opportunities.
Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer [2024] UKSC 12
Louisa Simpson’s Feature Article for the Solicitors Journal – “Supreme Court rules UK law on industrial action is incompatible with workers’ human rights” – a deep-dive into the recent SC ruling in Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer [2024] UKSC 12, and the wider implications of the judgment. To read, click here: […]
