Employment Law Updates

The use of non-disclosure agreements by employers in cases of alleged sexual harassment has been heavily criticised by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which described them as silencing the voices of victims. 

A recent report from Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee has concluded that working fathers are currently being let down in the workplace by policies designed to support them in balancing work and family life. 

To mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), which took place on 8th March, PwC has released the results of an international survey conducted to find out about women’s career development experiences and aspirations. 

Earlier this month the Government published details of its ‘Good Work Plan’, which contains its response to the recommendations of the independent Taylor Review of modern working practices. The Taylor Review published its findings last year and outlined the “7 principles for good quality work for all”. 

Businesses in the UK have confidence in their existing harassment and sexual misconduct policies and don’t intend to review them, a new survey has found.