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Christmas temps: How different are their employment rights compared to permanent employees?
With Christmas now on the horizon, those in the retail and hospitality industries are building up to for their busiest time of year. With that comes the necessity f…
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Surrogacy in the workplace: how to support employees
In this article, we explore the surrogacy route to parenthood, which is often a misunderstood path.
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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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Baby loss awareness week: How to support employees
Baby Loss Awareness Week looks to support bereaved parents, as well as raise awareness about pregnancy and baby loss. We look at how employers can support employees…
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National Inclusion Week: How to create an inclusive workplace
Taking place from 23-29 September this year, National Inclusion Week is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and creating inclusive workplaces. We explore what employ…
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Are four-day working weeks on the horizon?
With the Government considering introducing the right for all full-time employees to be able to request a four-day working week, we explain what this might mean for…
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How to support employees who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease in the workplace
September marks World Alzheimer’s Month. Here, we take a look at how businesses can help employees who may be impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type …
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What the King’s speech will mean for employers and employees
The King’s Speech on 17 July 2024 announced that the new government was “committed to making work pay and will legislate to introduce a new deal for working people …
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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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School’s out – but what about the parents?
As the school summer holidays begin, parents are gearing up for a season of juggling childcare and work. For many parents, this is the time of year for which they b…