Catherine Shepherd

Sep 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Catherine Shepherd |Kath Sadler-Smith

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employersNew sexual harassment duty in force 26 October 2024The new duty on employers to "take reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment of employees in the workplace comes into force on 26 October 2024. This new duty is set out in the Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

Aug 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Catherine Shepherd |Kath Sadler-Smith

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers'Get Britain Working': Labour announces its blueprint for fundamental reformWe have previously reported on the government's commitment to its proposals in "Make Work Pay", with a number of measures to be included in a new Employment Bill and Equality (Race and Disability) Bill announced in the King's Speech.

Jul 19, 2024 | mondaq.com | Catherine Shepherd |Kath Sadler-Smith

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers Yesterday at the state opening of Parliament, the King's Speech confirmed that the new government will push forward with plans to introduce "a new deal for working people to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights" in a new Employment Rights Bill. Plans were also announced for a Skills England Bill and draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.

Jul 19, 2024 | lexology.com | Jennifer Alldridge |Colette Brimble |David Browne |Charlie Hennig |Sarah Jordan |Sarah Lunn | +8 more

The King's Speech took place on 17 July, setting out the new government's legislative agenda. Our Knowledge Lawyers have selected some highlights for businesses from the 39 bills proposed, covering 12 distinct areas including significant reforms to real estate and employment law, data regulation and corporate governance.

Jul 18, 2024 | lexology.com | Catherine Shepherd |Kath Sadler-Smith

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employersKing's speech announces Employment Bill and draft Equality (Race and Disability) BillYesterday at the state opening of Parliament, the King's Speech confirmed that the new government will push forward with plans to introduce "a new deal for working people to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights" in a new Employment Rights Bill.