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I wonder what's in the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill?

Dereen Kakabra
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Domestic violence in the UK is legally defined as any instance or repeated pattern of abuse between people aged 16 or older and are personally connected to each other. It can include psychological, physical, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse as well as...

The Employment Rights Bill 2024: Ending One-Sided Flexibility and Tackling Exploitative Zero-Hours Contracts

Cath Dixon
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Zero-hours contracts have been in use for decades, particularly in industries with fluctuating demand, such as healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Historically, businesses maintained a pool of bank or relief staff available at short notice without any...

I wonder how I manage an employee who has been charged with a criminal offence that occurred outside of work.

Angelika Drzewiecka
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A criminal conviction is defined as being found guilty of a criminal offence by a court of law. The UK Government's Criminal Justice Statistics does not provide specific data on the employment status of convicted offenders. However, in the year ending...

I wonder how I manage an employee who has been charged with a criminal offence that occurred outside of work.

Angelika Drzewiecka
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A criminal conviction is defined as being found guilty of a criminal offence by a court of law. The UK Government's Criminal Justice Statistics does not provide specific data on the employment status of convicted offenders. However, in the year ending...

I wonder how I adopt AI tools in the workplace and what security should I have in place?

Emily Tilston
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an ever-growing tool which is consistently being implemented into our day-to-day lives. As AI evolves, businesses across industries are increasingly integrating AI tools into their day-to-day operations (for example automated...

Understanding the Renters Rights Bill: Key Changes and Implications for Landlords and Tenants

Amelia Ford
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In 2019, the previous Conservative Government first proposed updating legislation for a "Fairer Private Rented Sector", and in May 2023, the "Renters (Reform) Bill" was officially introduced to Parliament. Following the election of the...

new neonatal care leave and pay regulations

Angelika Drzewiecka
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On the 6 th April 2025, Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 ( the Act ) will come into effect, almost two years after receiving the Royal Assent on the 24 th May 2023. On 20 th January, the Government submitted draft regulations to Parliament as to...