The Government has published a consultation paper setting out how it proposes to take forward the recommendations made by the Women and Equalities Committee to regulate the use of non-disclosure agreements. The headline is that the Government is not …
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The number of outstanding employment tribunal cases has reached its highest level since the scrapping of tribunal fees in July 2017. The number is likely to rise further given the pressures on the system, according …
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 …
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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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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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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