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Key workplace changes: anti-harassment duties on employers to protect their staff, and significant new rights to grant trade union access
Wednesday, 16 September 202610:00 am - 11:00 amJoin our September webinar where partners Gareth Edwards and Alice Reeve will provide a practical overview of the strengthened anti-harassment duties, what these changes mean in practice and how employers can prepare.
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EAT confirms worker must request meeting companion before statutory right to be accompanied arises
29 Jul 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that the statutory right to be accompanied is only triggered where a worker requests a companion.
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VWV celebrates 6 new Partners across Bristol, Birmingham and London, alongside 34 further promotions
29 Jul 2026We are proud to announce the recent promotion of 40 colleagues across our four offices, recognising the dedication and talent of our team who play a vital role in our continued growth.
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Academy Trust Handbook 2026: what Academy Trusts need to know now
29 Jul 2026The DfE has issued its updated Academy Trust Handbook 2026 [Academy trust handbook 2026: effective from 1 October 2026 - GOV.UK] which takes effect from 1 October 2026. The new version tightens control over pay, buying, technology contracts, pensions, severance payments, and financial transparency. The overall trend is that trusts are being asked to show, in writing, that public money is being spent carefully and openly.
The changes are set out in the updated version under the heading 'What has changed,' and we provide our initial comments on these below:
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Employers cannot bypass collective bargaining by making direct pay offers before the process is complete
29 Jul 2026The Employment Appeal Tribunal holds that a rail operator breached trade union legislation by offering a pay deal directly to staff while collective bargaining with a recognised union was still ongoing.
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Charities urged to prepare now for the EHRC services code of practice
29 Jul 2026The Charity Commission warns that trustees must take steps towards compliance with the new EHRC Code of Practice before it comes into force on 5 August 2026 and should not wait for updated Commission guidance.
