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Solicitor who described policy to award hard-working staff their birthday off as ‘dubious’ loses claim for constructive dismissal.
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Emma Gross outlines the implications of Labour’s plan to ban unpaid internships for HR and employers in a bid to tackle inequality.
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How HR can overcome the risks of dead-butt syndrome. And whatever happened to HR Appreciation Day …
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Recruitment and retention in higher-paid public sector jobs is suffering due to 15-year real-terms pay cut, according to think tank.
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The chair of the Financial Conduct Authority is resisting pressure to resign after failing to adhere to the watchdog’s own whistleblowing policy.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
RSPCA to discuss inclusivity at Employee Benefits Live 2024
by Rob Mossby Rob MossPatrick Ismond, head of diversity and inclusion at the RSPCA, will present a session on inclusivity at Employee Benefits Live 2024.
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Hundreds of thousands of care workers were short-changed by up to £3,698 in pay last year, new data reveals
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Sexual harassment
EHRC issues updated guidance on sexual harassment at work
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published updated guidance on how employers should deal with sexual harassment.
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Pay offers by train companies and Network Rail have been accepted by members of the RMT union, averting further industrial action.
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Bullying and harassment
Firefighter to receive more than £55k in harassment and discrimination case
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA female firefighter who suffered sexual harassment has successfully sued Avon Fire and Rescue Service for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal.
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A study that analysed over 4,000 LinkedIn job adverts across various sectors found that more than half (53%) did not include salary details.
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Sexual harassment
Worker Protection Act: Employers must engage with employees
by Rob Mossby Rob MossJoanne Cash, an EHRC commissioner, explains the proactive steps employers should take to conform with the Worker Protection Act.
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We provide details of where and when strikes are happening, and the latest on strike ballots and results.
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Sexual harassment
Al Fayed victims ‘couldn’t go to HR’ with abuse claims
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWomen who raised complaints of sexual harassment and assault against Harrods boss Mohammed Al Fayed have said there was “nowhere to go” if they wanted to report abuse.
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The Home Office has issued further details of how it intends to reduce the flow of migrant workers into the UK.