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Whistleblowing doubles in UK councils following new worker protections, analysis finds
Doncaster Council saw the biggest rise in whistleblowing reports at 250%.
Employee protection
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Lords defeat risks delaying Employment Rights Bill
The Lords’ decision means ministers must now review compensation caps for unfair dismissal, creating uncertainty over timing and the impact on businesses.
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25% of women sexually assaulted at work, Unite survey finds
Over half (56%) had received sexually offensive jokes and unwanted remarks, 43% had been inappropriately touched.
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NDAs to be banned for silencing workers over harassment and discrimination
The new rule will make any confidentiality agreement that tries to block workers from speaking about these issues invalid.
Employee Relations
UK employers face largest redundancy round in a decade, report reveals
The CIPD indicated that redundancy intentions among 2,000 employers reached their highest since the pandemic.
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BRC reports 1,300 incidents of violence against retail workers daily
The BRC and its retail members called for swift Government action to introduce a standalone offence.