Employment law Archives

William Clift: Positive action in recruitment – when is it justified?

Oct 23, 2024 | Analysis | 0

What are the narrow circumstances in which an employer can lawfully take “positive action” to prefer those with a particular protected characteristic?

IOSH calls for new focus on mental health in workplace legislation

Aug 12, 2024 | News | 0

The global chartered body for health and safety professionals has called on Starmer to invest further in legislation which prevents workers from being harmed.

Aleksandra Davidson: The rise and fall of the zero-hours contract, what can we expect under Labour reform?

Aug 7, 2024 | Analysis | 0

The government’s commitment to banning zero-hours contracts marks a shift in employment policy aimed at enhancing job security and predictability for workers.

11 weeks to chaos? Time to prepare for Employment Rights Bill

Aug 6, 2024 | News | 0

With just 11 weeks to go until the new Employment Rights Bill, bosses are being warned they must get organised or face a major threat to business performance.

Chris Brown: Labour’s Vision for Workers – anticipating changes to employment law

Jun 26, 2024 | Analysis | 0

Find out what’s included in Labour’s manifesto ahead of the general election and how HR teams can prepare for a change in government.

Joanna Lewis: A new era of whistleblower protection

May 16, 2024 | Analysis | 0

An examination of new legislation aimed at supporting whistleblowers, intended to safeguard individuals brave enough to expose wrongdoing.

UK’s new law: Act now to fight workplace sexual harassment

May 1, 2024 | News | 0

Just six months until the new Worker Protection Act – employers need to act quickly to comply with the law aimed at combating workplace sexual harassment.

Paul Ball: How to support employees with dementia in the workplace

Apr 16, 2024 | Analysis | 0

Now is the ideal time to begin thinking about how your business can help support employees who may be dealing with dementia in the workplace.

Shattered employee trust…. the dire implications of the Post Office scandal

Jan 17, 2024 | News | 0

The ITV series “Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office” has cast a critical light on the intense impact of organisational misconduct on employee wellbeing and trust.

Employee EAP usage indicates desire for legal support beyond mental health

Aug 28, 2023 | News | 0

New data indicates an increasing demand for both information and advice, not solely limited to mental health counselling, when it comes to fostering overall employee wellbeing.

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