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Two Parliamentary inquiries launched into menopause and the workplace

Davina McCall’s recent high-profile documentary, Sex Myths and the Menopause, helped normalise conversations about the menopause in our living rooms. Since then, the movement to bring the menopause out into the open – including in the workplace – has gathered momentum, with two new Parliamentary inquiries launched in the last few weeks. In this briefing we explain what the inquiries are about and how you can submit your views.

August 26, 2021 No Comments

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Changes to the rules on self-isolation: points for employers to note

As summer draws to a close, employers are looking forward to a smooth return of staff to the workplace for at least part of the working week. In readiness for this, the Government has updated its NHS Test and Trace in the Workplace guidance to exempt certain groups from the requirement to self-isolate in certain circumstances. Our briefing explains the changes and what they mean for employers.

August 26, 2021 No Comments

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Whistle whilst you work?

Whistle whilst you work? The pharma industry, like many other industries has seen unprecedented change and demand during the pandemic. This can lead to mistakes and misbehaviour.

August 19, 2021 No Comments

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private member’s bill that seeks to reform the law on flexible working

A private member’s bill that seeks to reform the law on flexible working was introduced into Parliament in June. Amanda Steadman discusses the potential implications of the Bill with HR Magazine.

August 17, 2021 No Comments

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Claire Dawson speaks to Anita Rani on BBC Woman’s Hour

Claire Dawson, Employment Lawyer and Partner at BDBF spoke to Anita Rani on BBC Womans Hour about pregnancy discrimination and maternity rights in light of Dr Katie Lidster’s case.

August 13, 2021 No Comments

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New guidance for employers on implementing hybrid working

As the Government’s work from home guidance is lifted, Acas has published new guidance for employers on how to implement permanent hybrid working practices. In this briefing, we explain the key points for employers to note.

July 29, 2021 No Comments

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Imposition of Saturday working requirement on a single mother was sex discrimination

In Keating v WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd an Employment Tribunal ruled that a female employee was indirectly discriminated against on the grounds of sex when her employer sought to impose Saturday working on her.

July 29, 2021 No Comments

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Employee stranded overseas at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was unfairly dismissed

In the recent case of Montanaro v Lansafe Limited, an Employment Tribunal held that an employer unfairly dismissed an employee who was on annual leave in Italy when the first lockdown was announced and was unable to return to the UK.

July 29, 2021 No Comments

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Government outlines plan to change to law on sexual harassment at work

On 21 July 2021 the Government published its long-awaited response to the consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace. In this briefing we explain the Government’s commitments and what they will mean in practice.

July 23, 2021 No Comments

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What does “Freedom Day” mean for office-based employers?

The Government has announced that England will move to step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown on 19 July 2021 – aka Freedom Day. Step 4 represents the last stage in the roadmap and will see most COVID-related legal restrictions replaced by guidance. In this briefing, we consider what Freedom Day means for office-based employers.

July 16, 2021 No Comments

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FAQs about the return to work and hybrid working arrangements

As we get closer to an end to lockdown restrictions many employers are now beginning to consider what a return to working life will look like. In this briefing, we examine some of the most frequently asked questions about the return to work and hybrid working.

June 28, 2021 No Comments

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Will employees really be given the right to work from home forever?

In the last few weeks the press has reported that employees are to be given the legal right to work from home forever. How realistic is this? In this briefing, we explain the proposals for reforming flexible working laws and what this might mean for employers.

June 28, 2021 No Comments

Two Parliamentary inquiries launched into menopause and the workplace

Changes to the rules on self-isolation: points for employers to note

Whistle whilst you work?

private member’s bill that seeks to reform the law on flexible working

Claire Dawson speaks to Anita Rani on BBC Woman’s Hour

New guidance for employers on implementing hybrid working

Imposition of Saturday working requirement on a single mother was sex discrimination

Employee stranded overseas at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was unfairly dismissed

Government outlines plan to change to law on sexual harassment at work

What does “Freedom Day” mean for office-based employers?

FAQs about the return to work and hybrid working arrangements

Will employees really be given the right to work from home forever?

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