The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 creates a new duty for employers to protect employees of all genders from sexual harassmen.
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The King’s Speech: What it means for businesses
In his first King’s Speech, King Charles outlined a number of planned laws. We’ve summarised those that you may be particularly interested in as a business owner.
Acas opens consultation on requests for predictable working conditions
Acas is currently running a consultation on their draft Code of Practice which sets out how employers, hirers and agencies should respond to requests for predictable working patterns.
Govt pledges help with late payments: how to chase debts
Every late payment is a key barrier to SME growth, resulting in wasted time and problems with cash flow. Read on for how to chase your debts efficiently.
Monitoring your workers: Guidance from the ICO
Last week the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published guidance for employers on monitoring workers in accordance with data protection law.
Legal newsflash: Assessing the risk of RAAC in your building
RAAC has been widely used in public sector buildings such as schools and hospitals, but may also be found in private commercial buildings. This blog contains examples of how to mitigate your risk as a building owner.