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More about Sexual harassment in the workplace: protecting your people, culture, and reputationThe Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 changes the current early conciliation period from six weeks to twelve weeks for all cases notified to ACAS after 1 December 2025. It is the hope of
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More about Wedlake Bell Employment Podcast – Hybrid and Remote WorkingWho needs to verify? The ID-V regime will apply to all new and existing company directors (modified for other registered business vehicles), PSCs and anyone filing on behalf of UK companies. The aim of targeting these key individuals is to improve
More about The implementation of compulsory identity verification: Autumn 2025In our view, some changes will likely be accepted, while others may face opposition when the ERB returns to the House of Commons. Below is a summary of the most important changes and their implications for employers and their workforce:
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Introduction – What is AI? Artificial intelligence (AI), or, broadly computer systems that perform tasks which typically require human intelligence, is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, offering new efficiencies and capabilities across recruitment, investigations, and everyday decision-making. However, as organisations
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On April 6, 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 introduced significant changes for parents of new-borns requiring neonatal care. This new legislation aims to alleviate the stress faced by parents during challenging times, ensuring they can focus
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