Blog — 01 November 2023

Changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – what convictions have to be declared to an employer?

Reforms to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 came into force on 28 October 2023. These changes significantly reduce the time people with criminal convictions are legally required to declare…

Blog — 13 September 2023

NHS report on sexual harassment in the workplace – what has been revealed?

Women in surgical positions in the NHS say that they fear reporting incidents will damage their careers,  and that they lack confidence the NHS will take action, as reported by…

Blog — 09 August 2023

Redundancy protection extended to cover pregnancy and return from family leave

The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 came into force on 24 July 2023. The new legislation gives those who are pregnant or individuals returning from parental…

Blog — 19 July 2023

Relationships in the workplace

There is a tendency for an employer to bury its head somewhat when it comes to its involvement in relationships between employees in the workplace. Notably, we have recently seen…