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NHS whistleblowers get Ministerial support

The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has put his weight behind the call for greater support to NHS whistleblowers in an effort to foster greater trust in the health service. Speaking to the Royal Society of …

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Women and Equalities Committee cautioned on complete ban for NDAs

Baroness Helena Kennedy, director of the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute, in giving evidence to the Parliamentary Women & Equalities Committee on the issue of non-disclosure agreements, has cautioned against an outright ban on …

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Independent review criticises Oxfam for “toxic work environment”

An independent review has heavily criticised Oxfam for not having a central HR management system or the necessary safeguarding policies in place to prevent abuse or bullying. The Independent Commission on Sexual Misconduct, Accountability and …

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Government plans statutory code of practice on sexual harassment in the workplace

The government has announced it will work towards a new statutory code of practice on sexual harassment. The code will be designed to combat the alleged failure of employers to take preventative responsibilities seriously. The …

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Severe delays in hearing tribunal claims causing increased concern

An update from the employment tribunal National User Group (NUG) has indicated that new employment tribunal claims may not be heard until 2020 at the earliest, increasing concerns about the significant slowdown in the system. …

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Employment tribunal fees back on the agenda

The Ministry of Justice has signalled that it is considering the reintroduction of fees for employment tribunal claims. Richard Heaton, permanent secretary at the MoJ, told a committee of MPs that he thought a fee …

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