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This article considers the Regulatory Policy Committee's recently published opinion on the impact assessments for the Employment Rights Bill. The Committee assessed the quality of evidence and analysis used to inform the government proposals and came to the overall opinion that the impact assessments are currently "not fit for purpose".

Employment Rights Bill: The Regulatory Policy Committee opinion

27

Nov

2024

Employment Rights Bill: The Regulatory Policy Committee opinion

This article considers the Regulatory Policy Committee's recently published opinion on the impact assessments for the Employment Rights Bill. The Committee assessed the quality of evidence and analysis used to inform the government proposals and came to the overall opinion that the impact assessments are currently "not fit for purpose".

The UK government will postpone the full transition to eVisas, initially planned for 1 January 2025, following concerns that system glitches could leave UK residents stranded abroad.

UPDATE - Ministers to postpone full eVisa rollout amid fears of UK residents being stranded abroad

27

Nov

2024

UPDATE - Ministers to postpone full eVisa rollout amid fears of UK residents being stranded abroad

The UK government will postpone the full transition to eVisas, initially planned for 1 January 2025, following concerns that system glitches could leave UK residents stranded abroad.

It is of utmost importance for employers to perform proper and compliant right to work (RTW) checks to confirm an individual's right to work before they commence their employment.

Employer Guide to Right to Work Checks in the UK

27

Nov

2024

Employer Guide to Right to Work Checks in the UK

It is of utmost importance for employers to perform proper and compliant right to work (RTW) checks to confirm an individual's right to work before they commence their employment.

As the festive season approaches, offices are coming together for their annual Christmas parties, offering a chance to unwind and celebrate the year's achievements. However, whilst these events provide a necessary release and recognition of employee’s contributions, they also present a heightened risk of inappropriate behaviour, particularly sexual harassment. 

Mistletoe and Missteps: Preventing Harassment at Christmas Parties

26

Nov

2024

Mistletoe and Missteps: Preventing Harassment at Christmas Parties

As the festive season approaches, offices are coming together for their annual Christmas parties, offering a chance to unwind and celebrate the year's achievements. However, whilst these events provide a necessary release and recognition of employee’s contributions, they also present a heightened risk of inappropriate behaviour, particularly sexual harassment. 

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