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LGBT+ policies not enough to ensure inclusion

Although LGBT+ workers are protected by law from discrimination, harassment and bullying, a recent report published by the TUC shows that despite the progress of recent decades, many LGBT+ workers…

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£100,000 in compensation for gender critical belief discrimination

The case of Forstater v CGD Europe and others has been a high-profile case attracting significant media attention and following a recent remedies hearing, the case once again attracted the…

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New research published: Dyslexic-friendly workplaces

Made by Dyslexia and Randstad Enterprise have recently conducted research which shows a significant disparity between the perception of HR leaders, who believe they are progressing towards establishing dyslexic-friendly workplaces,…

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AI in the workplace

With the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is currently an ongoing debate about the advantages and disadvantages of AI. Whilst some experts believe the use of AI will…

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A fall in trade union membership

Despite the long-term effects of Covid-19 and the challenging economic climate, recent figures published by the Government shows that trade union membership fell for the second consecutive year in 2022.…

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Bills on neonatal leave and pay, carers’ leave and extended redundancy protection receive Royal Assent

The following Bills became Acts after receiving Royal Assent in May 2023: The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 Under this Act, parents of babies who require specialist neonatal…

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Acas says 30% of employers are likely to make redundancies in the next 12 months

Results of a recent survey published by Acas highlight the challenging economic climate facing businesses across the UK, with 30% of employers likely to make redundancies within the next year.…

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Spotlight on Suspension: When and How to Suspend an Employee

It is reasonable to expect that at some point in a company’s corporate lifetime, an employee may be subject to an allegation which must be dealt with accordingly. In light…

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OnlyFans or Only-income?

With the ever-growing popularity of the adult subscription site, OnlyFans, employers are seeking guidance on whether they can dismiss an employee that they discover to be a content creator. To…

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Expansion into Ceredigion and the Mid Wales region

Morgan LaRoche, a commercial legal practice based in Swansea and Carmarthen, is set to further develop its practice in Mid & West Wales. The firm has recently appointed Catherine Byers,…

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M&S Removes Design After Pub Chain Gets Shirty

High street retailer ‘Marks and Spencer’ (herein referred to as ‘M&S’) has withdrawn a t-shirt from sale after a London based pub chain drew attention to similarities to its branding.…

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Tribunal awards to increase

With effect from 6 April 2023, compensation awards and statutory redundancy payments in the Employment Tribunal will increase. Pursuant to the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023: The increases…

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“Meltdowns” – temper, not disability

An Employment Tribunal (ET) has rejected a claim brought by an employee who claimed he had suffered discrimination arising from disability. It was accepted that Mr McQueen, a registration officer…

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The importance of flexible working

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly changed the world of work, and for many employees, this has resulted in the ability to work remotely and/or more flexibility. New research published by LinkedIn…

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The Retained EU Law Bill update

Following 5 days of scrutiny, the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23 (the ‘Bill’) has completed its committee stage in the House of Lords. During this 5-day period,…

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Dismissal for distasteful LGBTQ+ sermon

An Employment Tribunal (ET) has rejected a claim brought by a school chaplain who claimed he had suffered religion or belief discrimination. The claim was brought in the ET following…

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Labour’s action plan

In an attempt to support menopausal women in work, the Labour Party have vowed that if they are successful in the next election, they will require all large companies with…

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New Guidance: Gender Pay Gap Reporting

New employer guidance has been published by the Government Equalities Office (‘GEO’). The guidance has been created with the aim of making gender pay gap reporting a simpler task with…

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