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1 week ago | 
nockolds.co.uk | Rachel Davis
The UK Supreme Court has held that the definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010) means biological sex and not acquired gender, and therefore ‘a woman’ does not include a trans woman in legal terms. The EA 2010 provides protection against discrimination on the basis of various characteristics, including ‘sex’ and ‘gender reassignment’.
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1 month ago | 
nockolds.co.uk | Rachel Davis
The Employment Rights Bill introduces substantial changes to harassment laws, including making employers liable if their employees are harassed by third parties during the course of employment. Employers will be liable unless they can demonstrate that they took all reasonable steps to prevent the harassment. What constitutes “all reasonable steps” is not yet defined.
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1 month ago | 
nockolds.co.uk | Rachel Davis
The government has confirmed that women and their partners in the UK who suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy are to be granted a right to bereavement leave of two weeks. Under existing law, bereavement leave only applies where parents have suffered a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy, or the loss of a child.
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2 months ago | 
nockolds.co.uk | Rachel Davis
The Employment Rights Bill, which was introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, completed the House of Commons committee stage last month, bringing it one step closer to becoming law. The overall content of the Bill has not changed significantly. The most noteworthy amendment, if passed, would extend the time limit for issuing most types of Employment Tribunal claims from three to six months.
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2 months ago | 
nockolds.co.uk | Rachel Davis
The government has recently indicated that it is considering a ban on UK employers using Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to cover up cases of sexual harassment in the workplace. NDAs are commonly used to prevent an individual from reporting wrongdoing in the workplace if it is in the public interest.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
nockolds.co.uk | Rachel Davis
Following the passing of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act in 2023, the Government has confirmed that, subject to Parliamentary approval, a day one right to neonatal leave for working families with babies in neonatal care will be introduced from 6 April 2025. Neonatal Care Leave will apply to parents of babies who are admitted into neonatal care up to 28 days old and who have a continuous stay in hospital of 7 full days or longer.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
thermofisher.com | Rachel Davis |George Stez
With the environment in mind and as part of our ongoing sustainability initiatives, Thermo Fisher Scientific is introducing new packaging designs for the Thermo Scientific Dionex ion chromatography (IC) columns and the Thermo Scientific high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
tweakyourbiz.com | Rachel Davis
With the world increasingly focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency, the role of dry-type transformers has never been more vital. In 2024, these transformers will emerge as a leading solution for reducing environmental impact while ensuring reliable power distribution. The global shift toward green technologies has increased interest in electrical components complementing this transition, and dry-type transformers are at the forefront.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
nockolds.co.uk | Rachel Davis
The newly published Employment Rights Bill strengthens the new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace coming into force on 26 October 2024. Employers will already be subject to a new mandatory duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. If the employer fails to take these reasonable steps, and an employee is successful in a claim for sexual harassment, the employer will be subject to an uplift of up to 25% of the compensation awarded.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
tweakyourbiz.com | Rachel Davis
One of the best ways for your business to earn money through referrals is by forming strategic partnerships with complementary businesses. Identify companies that serve your same target audience but offer different products or services. For example, a catering company could partner with an event planning firm, or a web designer could partner with a digital marketing agency. Reach out to potential partners and propose a mutually beneficial referral agreement.
