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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.
- News
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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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.
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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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Updated EHRC Services Code due to come into force in August
27 Jul 2026The updated EHRC Services Code will replace the 2011 code from 5 August 2026.
