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OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill has received Royal Assent as of this month. It also proposed a proactive duty for employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment of their workforce, such as training for managers and staff, and robust procedures for responding to complaints.
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Employers are legally required to make reasonable workplace adjustments where possible for employees impacted by dementia to the point that it satisfies the disability definition. Openly discussing dementia will enable employees to feel more able to disclose diagnoses or issues without fear of repercussions.
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Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Employees will have more rights to ask for flexible-working arrangements under new legislation coming in this year. Workers with 26 weeks of employment can ask for flexibility on how, where and when they work. An employer can still refuse a request, particularly if it is not viable or even detrimental to the business.
Employee Benefits
JUNE 24, 2024
An employment tribunal has ruled that a Wrexham bakery did not do enough to make reasonable adjustments for a man registered as blind before dismissing him during his probation period. Ian Stanley is registered as legally blind and was diagnosed with Bardet Biedl syndrome in 2010.
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Some neurodiverse conditions can be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010, so employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments. Employers can put tools in place to holistically support neurodiverse employees’ mental wellbeing.
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 30, 2023
The right to request to work flexibly is a right to request, not a right to demand, but given the myriad of ways of working that have emerged following the pandemic, and despite what an increasingly growing number of employers are demanding, the old ways of working are not going to be palatable for many people.
Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The journey of motherhood is a beautiful and transformative experience, and as we embrace the progress of gender equality, it is crucial for employers to play an active role in supporting women as they return to work after pregnancy. First, it’s vital for employers to understand the emotional challenges and concerns of mums returning to work.
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