This blog discusses the EHRC’s updated guidance on the new duty to prevent sexual harassment, including steps that employers should take to comply.
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Government to crack down on late payments
The government has indicated that it will take new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by cracking down on late payments. We’ve set out some ways in which you can minimise the risk of late payments to your business, as well as what steps you can take to recover late payments without going to court.
Right to switch off: Government considering implementation
The government is considering how to implement its election promise to give workers the ‘right to switch off’. Read more in our blog.
Government reforms remit of the Low Pay Commission
The government recently overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC), which will now be required to account for the cost of living when recommending minimum wage rates to the government. Read more in our blog.
New EHRC guidance on discriminatory adverts: Check your ads comply
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently published new guidance on how to ensure your job (and other) adverts are not discriminatory. Find out more in our blog.
The King’s Speech: key points and how it might impact you
The King’s Speech set out Labour’s legislative priorities for the coming months. King Charles discussed a number of government plans that you may be particularly interested in as a business owner, and we’ve summarised these in our recent blog.