The pandemic is temporary, but is flexible working here to stay?
One result of many employees working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that flexible working arrangements […]
Employee welfare
The Resolution Foundation calls for a settlement for Britain’s 4.2 million low paid workers
In June, the Resolution Foundation, an independent think-tank focused on improving the living standards for those on low to middle […]
Job Retention Scheme
UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Government announced its groundbreaking Job Retention Scheme on Friday 20 March 2020. This is […]
COVID-19: global advice for businesses
Dentons has launched a COVID-19 hub, bringing together advice from across the globe. We are adding to and updating its content continuously to ensure that it reflects the most up-to-date guidance from governments and health authorities.
ACAS publishes "Menopause at work" guidance as World Menopause Day celebrates its tenth anniversary
The menopause can be a sensitive issue with many women not feeling comfortable discussing their symptoms at work because they […]
Are millennials really taking over our workplaces?
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has this month published a fascinating report as part of its Future of Work […]
"Leaving no one behind": the Equal Measures 2019 Gender Index
Equal Measures 2030 (EM2020) is an independent civil society and private sector-led partnership which envisions a world where gender equality […]
New report highlights the impact of menopause on working women
A new report, commissioned by Health & Her, has highlighted the impact of menopause on women aged between 50 and […]
High Court finds that directors can be liable for breach of employment contract
Most directors of companies don’t expect to be held personally liable for inducing the employer to breach an employee’s contract […]
Acas publishes guidance on workplace neurodiversity
Acas has published guidance to help employers learn about neurodiversity and to suggest changes that can be made in the […]
Expanding the female talent pipeline – new government guidance
The Government Equalities Office has published some simplified guidance on actions that can help support women’s progress in the workplace. […]
Companies to tackle sexual harassment with new #MeToo app
Sexual harassment in the workplace can cause significant problems for all involved, leaving employees feeling vulnerable and damaging an employer’s […]