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All Reasonable Steps? Employer duties to prevent harassment
Employment Law

All Reasonable Steps?

The duties on employers to prevent harassment are being strengthened from October 2026 – are you ready? Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer can defend a harassment claim by

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Date July 1st
Employment Law

The clock is ticking…

… anyone employed by you on or before 1st July 2026 will be eligible to claim ordinary unfair dismissal by 1st January 2027 Currently, an employee must have two years

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Two antelopes fighting
Employment Law

Dealing with Workplace Conflict

Disagreements and personality clashes may be a normal part of life, but ignore them at your peril! Left unchecked, minor niggles can rapidly escalate into outright conflict. You need to

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Employment Law

The End of the Two-Year Rule?

The Labour Party has committed to scrap qualifying periods for unfair dismissal claims if it wins the election. But has the two-year ‘safe period’ already gone?

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Employment Law

Are you ready for April 2024?

After a quiet period in terms of new legislation, 2024 is bringing several important changes. Now is a good time to review your policies and procedures and make sure they

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