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UK employment developments July 2025

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As we move into the second half of 2025, several important developments are emerging that HR, legal and compliance teams should have on their radar. Employment Rights Bill: strategic planning starts now - The Employment...more

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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 3)

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In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy....more

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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 2)

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In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more

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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 1)

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Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled ‘Managing Cross-Border Sexual Harassment Investigations in Australia and Asia’, addressing the practical considerations that employers should be aware of when investigating...more

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UK employment developments 2025

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2025 is set to be a demanding year for UK employers with a multitude of significant reforms on the horizon. While most Employment Rights Bill changes won’t take effect until 2026, now is the time to start preparing for the...more

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Key employment law changes post elections: Insights from our global experts

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Major employment law developments following recent elections - U.K. - The Employment Rights Bill is huge and all-encompassing and is likely, in time, to shift workplace dynamics. While it’s described as “pro-worker and...more

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Reflections on the Positive Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment two years on

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In light of recent legislative changes in the United Kingdom, from 26 October 2024, UK employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment....more

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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A Cultural Shift or Business as Usual?

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Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue with serious consequences for both employees and employers. According to a 2023 Trade Union Congress poll, 60% of women reported experiencing sexual harassment,...more

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The “Preventative Duty”: New Law Places Active Duty On Employers In The UK To Prevent Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Employers in England, Scotland and Wales are now required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. New legislation, the Worker Protection (Amendment of...more

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Employment in the news | October 2024

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The Employment Rights Bill felt like the only game in town in October. Since its publication, the government has launched four consultations on different aspects of the Bill. The duty to prevent sexual harassment came into...more

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New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment for UK Employers Now in Effect

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A new duty came into force on 26 October 2024 requiring UK employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees in the course of their employment under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act...more

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UK Employment: A Sea Change Ahead

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The UK employment law landscape is rapidly changing following the election of the Labour government. New legislation coming into force on 26 October 2024 that tackles sexual harassment in the workplace and the recently...more

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Lessons from Australia: Preparing UK Employers for the New Sexual Harassment Prevention Duty

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In our recent International Employment Lawyer article, we reviewed the global transformation of workplace sexual harassment prevention laws and touched on the challenges that multinational corporations are facing as a result....more

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The UK Employment Rights Bill: Pro-worker and Pro-business?

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The UK Government has published the much anticipated Employment Rights Bill. Dubbed the “biggest shake-up in UK employment law in over 30 years", the Bill proposes numerous reforms that will impact both employers and...more

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What Employers Should Know About the New UK Employment Rights Bill

On 10 October 2024, the government published the text of its Employment Rights Bill (the Bill). The Bill, which was announced in the King’s Speech over the summer, includes sweeping changes to the employment law landscape in...more

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Groundbreaking Legal Reforms Under the Employment Rights Bill: What Is the Impact for UK Employers?

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The Employment Rights Bill was introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, representing the biggest change to UK employment law since the 1990s. Delivering on its promise to introduce legislation within 100 days of coming...more

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New guidance on how to prevent sexual harassment

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The new legal duty in the UK to prevent sexual harassment is ‘designed to transform workplace cultures’, according to guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission....more

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New Duty on UK Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment

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From 26 October 2024, UK employers will be subject to a new positive duty to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. The new preventative duty is set out in the Worker Protection (Amendment of...more

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Be Global: Employment Law in 5 - September 2024

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5 developments to read for September in less than 5 minutes - Focus: On the Middle East - In the Middle East, requirements to hire local citizens are expanding. Oman is moving towards private sector Omanisation through new...more

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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What UK Employers Should Consider Doing to Comply with the Worker Protection Act

The Worker Protection Act (amendment of Equality Act 2010) – entering into force on 26 October 2024 – will impose a legal obligation on all employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. ...more

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Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – September 2024

Here is a look at recent developments in UK employment law: The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the “Act”) will come into force on 26 October 2024 and will require employers to take proactive...more

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New Duty on UK Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment

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On 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force, introducing a new positive duty on employers in the UK to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent the sexual harassment of...more

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UK Employers’ New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: Are You Ready?

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Employers have a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees in the course of their employment under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the Act). After receiving...more

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A New Entity Abroad, Part II - Unique Employment Regulations

One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely around the globe, and some may be so...more

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New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the UK – Guidance for Employers

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Back in June, we highlighted that, from October 26, 2024, all employers in the UK will have a mandatory duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the course of their employment. We...more

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