EHRC issues new guidelines to prevent discriminatory job adverts
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In a bid to prevent discrimination, the UK equality regulator, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has amended its guidance on job adverts.
A summer of sport, the HR nightmare
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It’s been a busy summer of sports so far and there’s more to come. How can HR best manage these periods? Kate Palmer covers the lessons learned from the Euros 2024…
Employment tribunal rules Apple employee unfairly dismissed
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An employment tribunal has found Apple’s investigation to have significant deficiencies and has found it to have unfairly dismissed an employee over racial allegations and insensitive photos.
HMRC worker wins harassment claim over unwanted birthday card
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An HMRC worker won a harassment case against her employer after being sent a birthday card and over 20 other total allegations of harassment.
The new Labour landscape: Nine UK employment changes to prepare for
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With the Labour party now leading the UK, employers will need to brace themselves for changes ahead. Here, we outline nine potential employment law reforms and how to prepare for them.
Why there is a place for employers to use NDAs
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The government’s rejection of a ban on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in harassment cases was the right decision, say employment lawyers Laura Clark and Nick Hawkins at Knights. Now the focus needs to be on how they are used appropriately in the workplace.
Tribunal awards £90,000 to mother in landmark sex discrimination case
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A mother of two receives £90,000 through tribunal when her offer of employment is rescinded after asking the ages of her children.
The right to be boring: Team building without legal repercussions
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After being fired for not being ‘fun’ enough, an employee took the company in question to court and won. How can employers ensure their team building events are successful and, above all, don’t land them in legal hot water?
Return-to-office tribunals: How to avoid the battleground
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As UK firms move away from remote working and back to office-based setups, there may be an uptick in tribunal cases as employees push back. What do employers need to be aware of to ensure they remain compliant? Danielle Ayres, Employment Partner from Primas Law, advises.
Upcoming employment law changes: Your need-to-know guide
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We are only six months into 2024 and the world of employment law has already seen a number of significant legislative changes take effect. Here are the important changes to employment law that employers need to know.
How HR is business-critical in 2024
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Change across HR and employment regulation this year is affecting organisations of all sizes. By keeping abreast of statutory changes HR can advise and support accordingly.
Sainsbury’s employee dismissed for ‘stealing’ a shopping bag
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Many are ‘baffled’ that a Sainsbury’s employee of 20 years was sacked for gross misconduct after accidentally stealing carrier bags. However, the employer was within its rights to take this action. This case underlines the importance of having clear policies and procedures in place.
Barclays discrimination claims: From lip service to lawsuits
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Recent allegations of racial and gender discrimination in a hiring decision at Barclays highlights the damage caused by broken talent management approaches. Deborah Hartung explores five ways to fix this frustratingly common business problem.
How to make the Worker Protection Act work for you
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The introduction of the Worker Protection Act is an opportunity for HR to take action on sexual harassment in the workplace and shape a better company culture.
Could your hiring managers be putting your company at legal risk?
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A recent survey found that hiring managers face challenges with staying on top of changing workforce legislation. How can companies proactively bridge the knowledge gap to ensure compliance and eliminate legal risk?
Is the right to disconnect feasible in the UK working landscape?
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The Labour Party recently announced it would implement a ‘right to disconnect’ for all UK workers under their jurisdiction to boost employee productivity and wellbeing. But how realistic is this to achieve?
AI and employment law: Practical steps to manage risks
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The use of AI in the workplace could cause legal issues to arise. How can you manage these risks and avoid a claim being made against your organisation?
Employee expenses: The weird, the wacky, and the wonderful
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Combing through last year’s expense claims submitted by 100,000+ businesses, we’ve narrowed down the weirdest, wackiest, and most wonderful employee expenses, guaranteed to make you do a double-take.
Government announces task force to tackle sickness in the workforce
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Occupational health is rapidly evolving to meet growing demand as the NHS’ battle to bring down its waiting list continues – Brett Hill spotlights growing trends and initiatives that HR professionals can leverage.
500 UK employers fail to pay minimum wage: What’s going on?
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Over 500 UK employers have breached the National Minimum Wage (NMW) law, leaving over 172,000 workers out of pocket. Wellbeing expert Gethin Nadin examines why this is not only unjust, but a significant wellbeing issue that we must put a stop to.