The City and Guilds Foundation has made several recommendations as to how businesses can create more neuro-inclusive workplaces in its recently published Neurodiversity Index Report.
Navigating Neuro-inclusivity in the Workplace
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Adams v Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (2024)
In this case, the Employment Tribunal found that Adams, an employee who worked for Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC), had been unlawfully discriminated against and constructively dismissed for her gender-critical beliefs.
An update on tackling sexual harassment and regulating AI and digital exclusion in 2024/25
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published its Business Plan for 2024 to 2025, which amongst the six key priority areas identified, highlights the EHRC’s plans to focus on tackling sexual harassment and regulating AI.
Navigating Reasonable Adjustments – Trial Periods and Redeployment
Reasonable adjustments are modifications in policies, practices or physical environments to accommodate individuals that are recognised as disabled for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010
Will a Labour Government Lead to Immigration and Employment Law Reform?
In their Green Paper ‘A New Deal for Working People’, the Labour Party announced proposals for transformational changes to employment law.
Women’s wellbeing – are we hitting the mark?
Mediation involves a neutral, independent third party – a mediator – whose role is to help both parties to reach a solution to their problem and to arrive at a mutually agreeable resolution. It can be a very effective way to resolve workplace disputes and that’s why we already offer mediation services at Loch Associates Group.
What to Include in Every Employee Handbook
An employee handbook can effectively communicate the rights and responsibilities of your staff when in the workplace. But what, specifically, should you include when creating yours?
Should You Have an AI Workplace Policy in Place?
The continual evolution of artificial intelligence and its capabilities cannot be ignored. Instead, many organisations are creating a dedicated policy to address the challenges associated with AI.
Statutory Rates 2024/25
Compensation Limits Award From 6 April 2023 From 6 April 2024 Maximum compensatory award in relation to a claim for unfair dismissal...
Five Legal Requirements to Start a Business in the UK
Starting your own business can be an exciting venture, but doing so requires your adherence to several rules and regulations. What do they include?
What is an Employee Code of Conduct, and Why is it Important?
A sports team might have a playbook, but your organisation should have an employee code of conduct, a document outlining collective expectations in relation to a common goal.
Your Guide to Mental Health First Aid at Work
Mental health problems account for 12.7% of all sick days in the UK. What can you do to reduce the impact that they have on your business?