The Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) has expressed concern that tribunals may depart from retained EU law, leading to uncertainty and greater likelihood of litigation. One of the provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement Act 2020 is …
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The regulator for Universities, the Office for Students (OfS) has put forward the possibility of requiring a university to address harassment and sexual misconduct as a condition of its registration (). This would mean they …
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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