5 developments to read for May in less than 5 minutes - In the Middle East, steps towards further localisation of workforces continue with a new law in Bahrain requiring half of the workforce in privatised state services to...more
Our employment law update for April covers the Supreme Court decision the correct definition of “sex” and “woman” in the Equality Act and a Court of Appeal decision providing guidelines on gross misconduct dismissals....more
Happy New Year! In our first monthly alert for 2025, we report on whether comments on an employee’s accent are unlawful harassment, on ‘gig economy’ worker rights – plus guidance on employers’ duties to prevent sexual...more
The way in which businesses address workplace conduct matters has undergone significant transformation in recent years, particularly pertaining to sexual harassment. This cultural shift originates from changes in broader...more
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that it will be updating its existing Code of Practice and technical guidance on ‘Sexual harassment and harassment at work’ to address the new mandatory duty that...more