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Workplace activism is increasingly becoming a defining feature of the workplace – particularly for the tech sector which has been fertile ground for cases of high-profile activism over the years. Read more about this and other issues impacting the tech sector in our mid-year update.
13 11월 2023 //
The Supreme Court’s decision in R (on the application of Palmer) (Appellant) v Northern Derbyshire Magistrates Court and another (Respondents) (“Palmer”) is a salutary reminder of the consequences of failing to file Form HR1 where collective redundancies are planned.
27 10월 2023 //
On 26 October 2023, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act received Royal Assent introducing a new duty for employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent employees from sexual harassment at work. What is the new duty and what does it mean for employers?
26 9월 2023 //
25 – 28 September 2023 is International Week of Happiness at Work. According to the initiative’s manifesto: “Happier employees are more involved, more productive, more cooperative, more creative, and more innovative. They are less likely to call in sick and there is a decreased chance they will experience a burnout.”
18 9월 2023 //
The government has announced that the EU principle of equal pay for equal work, due for repeal under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, will be preserved.
21 8월 2023 //
It goes without saying that the agile working landscape is entirely different to what it was pre-pandemic. The headlines tell us this is still a hot topic with some employers increasing the amount of time they are asking staff to come into the office, whereas others are finding their way with hybrid working. As ways of working have evolved, we look at some of the new trends around agile working that have emerged.
21 7월 2023 //
Four years after the consultation closed, the government has issued a response to its ethnicity pay gap reporting consultation.
4 7월 2023 //
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, formerly the Brexit Freedoms Bill, has received Royal Assent. The Act carves out of UK law directly effective EU rights, brings an end to the principle of supremacy of EU law and removes EU principles of interpretation. As a result, from 1 January 2024, the status of many key employment rights will become uncertain.
27 6월 2023 //
We take a look at what is on the horizon for employment law and how you can prepare.
20 6월 2023 //
After launching a consultation in December 2020, the UK government has now announced plans to cap non-compete restrictions at three months as a global trend towards reconsidering their use in the labour market gains momentum.