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Employers’ duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: How we can support your compliance

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Employers’ duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: A guide for HR teams & professionals

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Employers’ duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: what do employers need to know?

From 26 October 2024, employers have a new legal obligation to “take reasonable steps” to proactively prevent sexual harassment. Employers facing a sexual harassment claim will need to demonstrate the targeted measures they have implemented to comply with this new …

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Government announces details of the Employment Rights Bill

The Government has announced details of the Employment Rights Bill. The legislation brings forward 28 individual reforms, covering the full spectrum of employment rights. The Bill aims to deliver economic growth and security to businesses and workers alike in the …

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Currys offers paid leave to employees undergoing gender affirming care.

Reports of the new policy refer to ‘gender reassignment’ which adopts the language of the Equality Act 2010, which now is somewhat outdated. Transgender and non-binary people tend to refer to their gender identity as being ‘affirmed’ and not ‘reassigned’ …

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Time to review contractual non-compete clauses

In its policy paper Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy published on 10 May, the government is proposing to limit non-compete clauses in employment contracts to three months. A non-compete clause is one type of a “restrictive covenant” that an …

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How working from home became a factor in private equity M&A

One of the many legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic is the fact that it supercharged the acceleration of many companies towards hybrid working practices. Many companies had no option but to embrace the “new normal” of trying to do business …

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The Power of the Human Touch – the use of artificial intelligence in employment

The world of work is changing fast, in part due to unprecedented technological advancements in recent years. This pace of change can be unsettling to some and, in many cases, neither the law nor businesses have been able to catch …

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Is there a decrease in remote working jobs being advertised?

It has been widely reported that the number of fully remote roles available has dropped significantly; this is a continuing trend month on month, making the job market more competitive for those seeking such roles. Initially, many employers have taken …

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Looking at 2023 Employment Litigation Trends

In the upcoming year, employers may encounter legal battles related to the standards within their industries. These challenges, brought forth by unions and advocates, will address topics such as the rights of employees, the status of workers, and whistleblowing. Associate …

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