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Charity Law and HR Update
Tuesday, 25 November 20254:30 pm - 7:00 pmAn evening of fresh perspectives, real-life case studies and connections.
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High Court examines data protection rights of employees where data is obtained deceptively
18 Jul 2025The High Court has confirmed that employers may be liable under data protection and privacy laws in certain circumstances where personal information is disclosed following deceptive tactics, even if the disclosure is made orally.
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Employment Rights Bill: latest government amendments signal further change
18 Jul 2025On 7 July 2025, the government tabled further amendments to the Employment Rights Bill ahead of its House of Lords Report Stage on 14 July. These proposed changes would tighten several aspects of the Bill and, if passed, could have important implications for employers.
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NDAs, discrimination and the right to speak out: what the Employment Rights Bill amendments mean for employers
18 Jul 2025Workplace Compass: The Government’s latest amendments to the Employment Rights Bill would void NDA terms that prevent workers speaking out about harassment or discrimination. We explore what this could mean for employers in practice.
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NDAs and "excepted agreements": what do we know so far?
18 Jul 2025Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill would make NDA clauses unenforceable where they prevent a worker from disclosing information about discrimination or harassment, or the employer’s handling of a complaint. The new provisions, if passed, could apply to all workplace agreements, including settlement agreements, and would represent a significant shift away from relying on whistleblowing law to protect such disclosures.
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AI and copyright: UK launches working groups – but can common ground be found?
18 Jul 2025On 16 July, the UK Government announced a new phase in its Plan for Change, convening an expert working group to explore practical, industry-led solutions for the use of copyright content in AI model training.
