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Sexual harassment: a safeguarding perspective

Oct 3, 2024 | farrer.co.uk | David Smellie

In September, media coverage was dominated by reports of extensive sexual abuse and harassment of Harrods employees by Mohamed Al Fayed during the time he owned the London department store. The BBC reported serious allegations from over 20 former employees, including sexual assault and rape. This October marks seven years since the #MeToo movement first went viral – a social campaign which encouraged people, especially women, to speak out about experiences of sexual harassment and assault.
HR Cabinet July 2024

Jul 11, 2024 | bpcollins.co.uk | Greg Clark |Jo Davis |David Smellie |Victoria Taylor

Welcome to B P Collins’ HR Cabinet! A place for those with responsibility for HR within their organisation (be they HR Directors, HR Managers or C-suite executives with HR responsibilities) to come together to share, collaborate and learn. Access regular employment law updates, talk HR strategy and have a group of people willing to lend an ear and provide their insights on your HR challenges by registering below.
Labour’s First 100 Days in Employment Law: Here’s What to Expect

Jul 5, 2024 | bpcollins.co.uk | Jo Davis |David Smellie |Simon Deans |Victoria Taylor

Labour has promised an Employment Act within the first 100 days of this Government and it has told us lots about what is likely to be in it. Here’s six things you need to be ready for very quickly. 1. Unfair dismissal to be a day one rightOrdinary unfair dismissal rights currently don’t kick in until someone has been employed for two years. Labour have promised that they’ll legislate for them to apply to new hires too.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – spring 2024 update - B P Collins Solicitors

May 8, 2024 | bpcollins.co.uk | Simon Deans |David Smellie |Jo Davis |Simon Carroll

B P Collins’ corporate and commercial team recently provided an overview of the changes brought in by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) and what the Act means for your business. The team now provides an update on some of the changes that have come into force as well as further details on the upcoming changes that will affect Companies House, statutory registers, accounts and the anticipated ID verification requirements.