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Explore our HR news and insights for timely, expert-led coverage of the latest developments impacting UK workplaces. From employment law changes and regulatory updates to strategic HR trends and best practice guidance, our content is designed to help HR professionals stay informed and proactive.

Whether you’re managing organisational change, responding to new legislation, or planning ahead, Brightmine provides the insight and clarity you need to lead effectively and compliantly.

  • Practical action over performativity: Reforming your Pride efforts

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    Practical action over performativity: Reforming your Pride efforts

    An expert view on moving beyond performative Pride gestures to meaningful LGBTQ+ inclusion. Georgie Williams outlines the risks of pinkwashing and shares practical actions for individuals and employers to support gender and sexuality equality year-round.




















































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Right to switch off would boost productivity – No 10

Downing Street has commented on the Government's plans to introduce a 'right to switch off' adding that it …
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More than a fifth take injury leave without pay

More than a fifth of people who had to take leave due to an injury last year were …
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Fair dismissal of employee who punched colleague after Christmas party

A case examining whether the dismissal of an employee who punched a colleague after a Christmas party was …
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Equal pay: Asda shop workers can compare themselves with warehouse staff

An equal pay decision confirming that retail workers can compare their pay with warehouse staff where common terms …
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Dismissal of NHS worker for coming to work smelling of alcohol was unfair

An unfair dismissal case highlighting the risk of relying on allegations of misconduct without sufficient evidence that an …
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Unfair dismissal of NHS worker who pleaded guilty to minor offences

This case is a reminder that misconduct outside work — including criminal convictions — still requires a fair …
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Sexual orientation harassment against gay man during charity fancy-dress day

A sexual orientation discrimination case examining harassment during a work‑related social event and the limits of “banter” in …
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Sexual harassment: business owner insisted on “playing cupid” between staff

A case examining whether an employer acted unfairly by refusing to allow a probationary employee to be accompanied …
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Right to be accompanied: employer fails to allow probationer to have companion at dismissal meeting

A case examining whether an employer acted unfairly by refusing to allow a probationary employee to be accompanied …

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