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Lindsay Gallard: The Employment Rights Bill ushers in an era of closer HR and Legal department cooperation – is your team ready?

Announced last October, the government’s Employment Rights Bill introduces around 30 measures to increase job security and worker protection.

Gitte de Brabander: Strengthening employment rights – lessons from Belgium

As the UK Government introduces legislation for stronger worker protection, what lessons can be learned from Belgium?

Alex Voakes: Why the right to requesting a four-day working week should have been included in the Employment Rights Bill

While the Employment Rights Bill its emphasis on flexibility is a step in the right direction, there is a key measure missing...

Tom Cornell: Navigating the Employment Rights Bill through recruitment tech

Retaining talent has long been a key issue facing HR teams, with more than a third (34%) of UK employees leaving their employer every year.

Tessa Harris: The Government’s New Flexible Working Legislation – All Change?

Changes to flexible working was a key principle laid down by Labour - but is it all change for employers?

Ifty Nasir: How will the Employment Rights Bill impact workplace equality?

Ifty Nasir, Founder and CEO at Vestd explains what the new Employment Rights Bill means for pay equality and the steps employers can take to create equality across their business.

Naomi Greenwood: What employers must do to combat sexual misconduct

Naomi Greenwood, partner in the employment team at Southeast law firm Moore Barlow, explains why addressing sexual misconduct allegations head-on is always the best approach for businesses.

Fiona Hamor: What will a Labour government bring to UK workforces?

"While Labour’s manifesto was light on the detail, it did give us an indication of where possible reforms may come and where Reynolds will set his sights early on in his tenure."

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