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July 2024

‘Smell harassment’ – a workplace issue not to be sniffed at!

According to the Japanese newspaper Mainichi, there has been an increase (in Japan at least) of ‘smell harassment’ in the workplace. The newspaper reports that, as the temperature in Tokyo rises, so does the body odour. Employees are taking to social media to complain about the impact that bad smells from their colleagues are having… [Read More]

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July 2024

Focus on: Father’s employment rights

When family friendly employment rights are being considered, much of the focus falls on the rights of mothers. However, fathers have many workplace rights too. And not just the biological parent, the law extends the same ‘dad rights’ to the mother’s husband, partner or civil partner. (Going forward, for the purpose of this blog, we’ll… [Read More]

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July 2024

When to call the police in a disciplinary process – 7 steps

Internal misconduct can sometimes lead to police involvement, complicating matters for employers. Here are some tips to navigate such situations: 1. Has a crime been committed? Don’t automatically involve the police for criminal allegations at work. Only do it if you firmly believe the accusation, if true, would be a crime. Carefully consider all circumstances… [Read More]

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July 2024

Fertility issues and the workplace

The number of women undergoing fertility treatment in the UK is rising every year. In 2021, nearly 80,000 rounds of IVF were completed. IVF is a workplace issue The vast majority of those undergoing fertility treatment (or who have a partner undergoing treatment) will be working while doing so. What does the law say in… [Read More]

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July 2024

The Equality Act 2010 definition of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment can take several different forms. Most people think it refers to unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, but under Equality Act 2010, it has a wider meaning. It incorporates unwanted conduct which occurs because a person has either rejected or accepted the sexual advances of another. Employers need to be aware that unlawful… [Read More]

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