What does the Al-Fayed case mean for employers? Opinion The allegations against Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed are particularly egregious, but they could have lasting ramifications for employment law, explains Dan Parker The maelstrom of recent allegations of sexual harassment emerging from Mohamed Al-Fayed‘s ownership of Harrods is deeply concerning. On one hand, the task of reckoning with these allegations is likely to be enormous [...]
Financial exclusion is a barrier to sustainable growth Opinion Britain has a two-track financial system, with world-beating services for some and a poverty premium for others, says Charles Randell With a week to go until the Budget, what measures does the Financial Inclusion Commission – a cross-party group of financial experts from business, politics and the charity sector – advise the Chancellor to take [...]
Regulator warns firms of new duty to protect workers from sexual harassment Legal From next month, employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, warned the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Grounded verdict: Tribunal kicks out British Airways appeal in cabin crew case August 15, 2024 British Airways has had its appeal over a key section of the Equality Act kicked out by the Tribunal today, an appeal that saw intervention from the Government
Fasten Your Seatbelts: UK government intervenes in British Airways appeal in cabin crew case July 24, 2024 The UK Government intervenes as British Airways faces legal action over 'fire and rehire' practices during the covid pandemic
Election 2024: Corbyn says Starmer should stop ‘dissing the past’ June 5, 2024 Jeremy Corbyn has said Keir Starmer should stop “dissing the past” and claimed he would only offer support to a Labour government when it “does something good”.
Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North is up for grabs, but who could stand against him? May 16, 2024 Candidates can now apply to stand for the Labour Party in Islington North, the position formely held byJeremy Corbyn.
Jeremy Corbyn looks set to run against Labour in Islington North March 17, 2024 Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to run as an independent candidate in Islington North.
Menopause forced me to leave my job – no other woman should go through the same March 8, 2024 On International Women’s Day, Lauren Chiren shares how menopause forced her to leave her job – and launched her on an unexpected new career trajectory I was 37 and working as a senior executive in financial services when I started to suffer such severe symptoms I was convinced I had early onset dementia. One evening, [...]
Government backs new menopause legal guidance which could see firms being sued February 23, 2024 The government has backed a landmark ruling from the equalities watchdog saying employers must "understand their legal duties" over the menopause - or face being sued.