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Atypical workers to be given new right to request predictable terms
26/09/23
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has became law. This insight outlines what employers need be aware of before it comes into force.
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Minimum service levels during strike action – the proposals for hospital services
21/09/23
In this insight, we summarise the minimum service level proposals and what they may mean for employers of staff working in hospital services, if they go on to become law.
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Minimum service levels during strike action – the proposed ‘reasonable steps’ Code of Practice
06/09/23
The government has opened a consultation on the draft statutory Code of Practice which sets out the steps a trade union should take to be compliant with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act. We summarise what it means for employers.
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Government proposes changes to police misconduct proceedings - the “easy” route to dismiss police officers?
05/09/23
In this insight, we summarise the impact of the proposed vetting and disciplinary procedures changes for police forces.
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The new law on minimum service levels during strike action - what employers need to know
26/07/23
The Strikes (Minimum Service Level) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and came into force. In this insight our summarise the impact of the Act and what this means for employers.
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Changes to the law on flexible working - what employers need to know
21/07/23
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent. It makes changes to the current rights of employees to request a flexible working amendment to their contracts of employment.
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High Court finds that regulations allowing the use of agency workers during strike action are unlawful
14/07/23
The High Court has upheld the judicial review challenge by 13 trade unions and quashed the decision to introduce the regulations allowing employers to use agency workers during strike action.
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New ICO guidance for employers on dealing with subject access requests
07/07/23
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has recently published guidance on subject access requests (SARs) for businesses and employers.
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NHS Homes Alliance white paper – a fresh approach to NHS keyworker housing
29/06/23
On 26 June, the NHS Homes Alliance launched a white paper titled “A People-Driven Approach. Delivering NHS homes”. In this insight we give an overview of the key features and propose next steps forward.
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Police Scotland’s controversial ‘clean shaven’ policy
07/06/23
The plan to require all frontline police officers to be clean-shaven is now on hold. This insight looks at the detail of the policy, why it is controversial and what forces need to consider.
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Spotlight on harassment, violence and aggression against healthcare and emergency services workers
02/06/23
The increase in violence against staff in healthcare and Emergency Services is a concern for both workers and employers. In this insight we look at how employers can ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff.
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Brexit changes to employment law – latest developments
12/05/23
The government has announced proposals for change to retained EU employment law and its intention to make a significant change to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. In this insight we summarise what this means for employers.