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In an effort to enhance workplace inclusivity, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (A...
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Neonatal Leave and Pay: What Employers Need to Know Before April 2025
From 6 April 2025, the UK Government will introduce Neonatal Care Leave and Pay, a new statutory ent...
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Is it just banter? Sexual harassment in the workplace and the employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment
In recent months, a slew of allegations of sexual harassment have emerged against well-known TV pers...
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What can employers do to monitor employees at work? Balancing the right to privacy at work with data protection duties.
In late 2023, the ICO updated its guidance on monitoring workers, bringing in changes to deal with e...
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Clearly a course of action…Labour seeking to make employers liable for third party harassment
The Employment Rights Bill is progressing through Parliament, with big changes on the way; we have p...
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IN CASE: Employment Law Newsletter – Spring 2025
March 27, 2025
In this quarter’s overview of significant developments in employment law and HR, we examine th...
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