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Steps to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace need to be complemented by ongoing auditing
The introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 on 26 October 2024 is fast approaching, which will require employers to take rea…
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Preventing sexual harassment: Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance consultation
On 9 July 2024 the EHRC published the draft amended guidance to assist employers prepare for the new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in t…
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Post-election employment law changes - what will Labour do?
The change in Government has shifted to Labour for the first time in 14 years. Here we consider what employment law changes will come into force from this election.
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Managing employee productivity over the summer
The opportunity many employers have afforded employees since the pandemic to work flexibly in a hybrid working pattern has been welcomed with open arms by employees…
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A guide to dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace
In this insight we offer employers practical advice to help prevent workplace bullying and harassment and to deal with any such cases that may occur.
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An employer’s guide to suspending employees
This insight explores when and how suspension should be implemented in a disciplinary context.
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10 key employment law developments – Summer 2024
In this insight we summarise some recent key developments in employment legislation and immigration law that employers should be aware of.
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New Code of Practice on ‘fire and rehire’
On 19 February 2024 the Government published a revised draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement. The revised Code aims to curb unethical use of the pra…
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Managing workplace conflicts
Conflicts in the workplace can come in all shapes and sizes. Occasionally, they can be on a larger scale, undermining positive working relationships between employe…
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How should employers deal with workplace relationships?
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and for some that means celebrating a romantic relationship with a colleague. Romantic workplace relationships can be a sensitive …