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Employee forums – what are their benefits and will they be affected by the ERA trade union reforms?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens trade union rights, prompting employers to review how employee voice is heard across their organisations. This article explores the role of employee forums, how they can work alongside trade unions, and the practical considerations for creating effective, trusted and representative forums.
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Male employee was sexually harassed by a male colleague’s “how’s it hanging?” greeting
A sexual harassment case where an employment tribunal upheld complaints of direct sex discrimination based on an inappropriate …
Employee mistakes: Dismissal cases round-up
A tribunal round‑up examining misconduct dismissals where employees argued their actions were mistakes, and how tribunals assessed fairness …
Racial harassment: manager accused of stereotyping black pub worker wearing St Patrick’s Day hat
A case examining whether comments made by a manager about a black pub worker’s appearance at a St …
AI fundamentals: How UK SMEs can use AI to save costs and boost efficiency
Tessa Hilson-Greener explores how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can harness AI’s potential while overcoming common barriers like …
Harassment in the workplace: Nine commonly asked questions
The law on workplace harassment has become more complex following major changes in 2024, with further updates expected …
Five tricky issues when dealing with workplace investigations
Workplace investigations often arise during emotionally charged situations involving sensitive issues like disciplinary actions or grievances. Katherine Pope …
Some annual leave myths dispelled
As we head into the summer holiday season in the UK, Stephen Simpson rounds up some common misconceptions …
Employment Rights Bill implementation roadmap: Key dates for HR
Learn what’s next for the Employment Rights Bill and the key dates HR teams need to prepare for.
How HR can tackle the burnout crisis
Burnout isn't just a buzzword – it's a workplace crisis. More than 10 million UK employees are off …
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