Employment Healthcare Briefing: December 2024
Welcome to our latest employment health briefing, bringing you a roundup of key legal developments over the last few months.
Labour’s employment law reforms: Employment Rights Bill unveiled
We give an overview of the Bill’s key provisions and how they may impact employers.
New employment rights and proposed measures
We give an overview of these additional provisions and how they may impact employers.
Impact of Get Britain Working White Paper
The plan has significant implications for employers across various sectors and could mean big changes in a number of areas.
Supreme Court shines a light on collective agreements
In the space of a week, we have seen two Supreme Court decisions relating to collective agreements.
Balancing employer flexibility and employee rights
The case of Mr B Mendy v Manchester City Football Club Ltd 2411709/2023 underscores the importance for employers to carefully assess the language used in employment contracts.
Navigating workplace sexual harassment laws during the festive season
As the festive season gathers pace and workplaces prepare for Christmas parties and celebrations, employers must consider the new duties posed by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.
Right to work update: eVisas
This update will tell employers what you need to know and what employers need to do.
Inclusive language, behaviours, and positive conversations
We're championing disability inclusion this IDPWD 2024 with actionable tips for employers to foster a truly inclusive workplace.
Strategies for attracting and retaining disabled talent
How to bridge the disability employment gap this UK Disability History Month.
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