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The government has announced that the early May bank holiday in 2020 will be moved to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. What are the employment law implications of this change?Read full article
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A report published by job website Indeed has revealed that 74% of workers believe they could do their job to the same standard in four days rather than five. Is a four-day working week really something that you should consider?Read full article
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New research published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals that nearly seven out of ten lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) workers have experienced at least one type of sexual harassment at work, and almost one in eight LGBT women reported...Read full article
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28.05.2019The GDPR one year on - key developmentsNow that the GDPR has been in force for twelve months, what are the key developments that have occurred over the last year?Read full article
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A new survey by a law firm has revealed that nearly half of vegans felt discriminated against by their employer. Is veganism a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and what steps can you take to accommodate any vegan employees?Read full article
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According to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 31% of graduates were over-educated for their job in 2017 (compared with a figure of 16% of all those in employment), with the incidence of over-education being highest in...Read full article
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The Islamic holy month of Ramadan started on 5 May 2019. It’s a period of 30 days when practising Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise until sunset, carry out good deeds and pray. What issues do you need to be aware of during Ramadan...Read full article
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New data from job site Monster.co.uk indicates that 40% of workers are now working from home at least once per week and 10% now work from home on a full-time basis. What important matters do you need to address when allowing homeworking?Read full article
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23.04.2019The real cost of recruitment fraudA new report has estimated that the annual cost of recruitment fraud to UK businesses could be a massive £23.9 billion. What checks can you undertake during the recruitment process to ensure your business doesn’t fall victim to this type of fraud?Read full article
