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Employment Rights Act | HR urged to act now as six-month unfair dismissal rights move closer
The new measures will fundamentally change how employers manage recruitment, probation...
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'Great repeal' | Reform UK vows to scrap Employment Rights Act if elected
The party says the "well-intended" workers' rights overhaul was "destroying...
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‘Unprecedented’ | 'Landmark case' for tribunals as employee jailed after fabricating harassment claims
A former Commerzbank analyst has been jailed for contempt of court after fabricating...
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New era | First wave of Employment Rights Act reforms take effect
The first round of measures under the Employment Rights Act has come into force,...
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Employment Rights Act | 'Fire & rehire' protections delayed until 2027 - breathing space for HR or greater legal risk later?
The Government has delayed the introduction of new protections against “fire and...
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'No quick fixes' | McDonald's harassment claims are a warning shot for HR leaders on safeguarding staff
Allegations that McDonald's has failed to tackle sexual harassment across its UK...
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‘Early Christmas present’ | Employment Rights Bill finally set to become law as parliamentary battle concludes
Labour's landmark bill is expected to receive Royal assent by Thursday, as experts...
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'A deal's a deal' | Fresh Employment Rights Bill setback puts Ministers in showdown with Lords
The government has insisted it will make no further compromises on its Employment...
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Overseas talent | 10-year settlement route risks talent shortages & higher costs, employers warn
Almost 8 in 10 UK employers strongly agree it will be harder to attract overseas...
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'A lot is changing' | How employers are shifting strategy ahead of the Employment Rights Bill
As the UK moves closer to enacting the proposed UK Employment Rights Bill, new research...
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Checklist | HR teams urged to 'prioritise effectively' as Employment Rights Bill enters final stages of Parliament
As employers brace for a 'major recalibration,' HR experts offer an ERB checklist...
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'Don't dilute it' | Employment Rights Bill risks losing impact if Gov drops key reforms, thinktank warns
Study indicates millions could benefit from ERB impact...
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'Ping pong' phase | MPs reject Lords' amendments to Employment Rights Bill
MPs have rejected a series of Lords' amendments to the Employment Rights Bill,...
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Angela Rayner resigns | What next for the Employment Rights Bill as Deputy PM quits?
Could the departure of Rayner - the most prominent champion of the new workers' rights...
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'Time for action' | Academics back dad protest calling for paternity leave reform
Working fathers are preparing for a 'dad strike' later this month...
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Jingle all the way (safely) | Navigating office parties under the new Worker Protection Act
With the festive season once again upon us, and in-light of the Worker Protection...
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‘Urgent action needed’ | Disability pay gap widens to 17.2% ahead of Labour's mandatory reporting bill
Disabled employees are earning £2.35 an hour less on average than...
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Cost vs. benefit | Employment Rights Bill to cost UK firms £5bn a year, Gov reveals
The Government's own report highlights the economic of the landmark workers' rights...
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Preventative duty | Upcoming changes to sexual harassment legislation - everything HR needs to know
The Worker Protection Act come into force on Octonber 26th, and HR must act...
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Untangling legislation | As Vaping dominates the world, what does HR need to know about the legalities?
As vaping becomes an increasingly popular alternative to traditional smoking, the...
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