8/30/2024 10:11:15 AM Preventing sexual harassment: what employers need to know By Alexandra Mizzi From October, employers will be under a new, proactive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. If an employer fails...
8/29/2024 5:02:45 PM Equal pay: is retail Next in the firing line? By Alexandra Mizzi An equal pay claim brought by over 3,500 Next retail staff has resulted in victory for the claimants and a possible £30m compensation...
7/23/2024 8:16:12 AM Modern slavery: identifying and addressing risks By Alexandra Mizzi The recent Court of Appeal decision concerning forced Uyghur labour (see our summary here) highlights the importance for businesses of...
7/19/2024 2:37:22 PM Modern slavery and supply chains: no longer just an ESG issue By Alexandra Mizzi Earlier this month, the Court of Appeal gave judgment on a judicial review brought by campaigners for Uyghur rights, which will have...
6/20/2024 4:28:59 PM Using AI ethically - and effectively - in recruitment By Alexandra Mizzi Ask any business leader what their key priorities are, and the chances are that “hiring and retaining top talent” will be near the top of...
5/17/2024 3:23:39 PM Mental Health Week: the value of OH and HR cooperation By Hannah Capstick Mental Health Week (13-19 May 2024) is a good opportunity to focus on the pressing issues of mental health and wellbeing at work, which...
5/13/2024 8:03:44 AM Are whistleblowing laws fit for purpose? By Annie Long The Post Office scandal continues to make headlines following ITV's broadcast of Mr Bates v The Post Office and the ongoing inquiry. The...
3/13/2024 9:35:43 AM Don't Mind the Gap? By Hannah Capstick CIPD's Pay, performance and transparency report 2024 Last month the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) published its...
3/6/2024 7:01:27 PM Whistleblowing claims: case update By Alexandra Mizzi Whistleblowing claims are some of the most challenging that an organisation may face in an Employment Tribunal. With uncapped...
3/4/2024 10:01:45 PM Handling a whistleblower complaint By Alexandra Mizzi When staff raise allegations of wrongdoing, it's tempting for an organisation to go onto the defensive. However, the truism that the...
2/23/2024 1:49:16 PM A culture of speaking up: why whistleblower protection is key to ESG By Alexandra Mizzi Effective whistleblowing policies are an essential part of any business' ESG strategy. An organisation which seeks to operate ethically...