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Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower
08 Nov 2024The Government has confirmed it is exploring the establishment of a new body to ensure whistleblowers are properly protected, and their complaints effectively addressed.
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EAT clarifies scope of maternity leave redundancy protections
08 Nov 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that enhanced redundancy protection under Regulation 10 does not apply where no actual vacancy exists.
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Tackling tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market
08 Nov 2024In the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Government announced measures to combat tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market.
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Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees
01 Nov 2024In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has examined the application of whistleblowing protection to charity trustees.
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Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty
01 Nov 2024On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.
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Fire and re-hire: Government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice
01 Nov 2024From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to adjust protective awards by up to 25% where the statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement has not been followed.
