New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) wants to see tougher action by employers if harassment in the workplace is to be ended. Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work – Technical Guidance …
The Government Equalities Office has announced plans to undertake the largest survey ever of workplace sexual harassment. It hopes to build a picture of how many people are affected by harassment by asking about their …
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New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the use of confidentiality agreements in discrimination cases is expected to result in changes to current practice. In relation to settlement agreements EHRC is advising …
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A group of MPs has claimed that charities are too reluctant to publish detailed information about allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, and that an independent ombudsman is needed. In its follow up report to …
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An independent report has revealed that senior leaders at the British Medical Association (BMA) failed to stop discrimination, bullying and harassment towards staff and doctors. It also found that a large number of women, including doctors and …
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The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has launched a range of online safeguarding resources, to support voluntary organisations in preventing beneficiaries, staff and others from suffering harm. The resources have been created to achieve phase …
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