Autumn: Season of Change for Employment Law – What Changes Are on the Horizon?
The arrival of autumn often brings a sense of renewal, and this year, it’s no different for employment law.
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The arrival of autumn often brings a sense of renewal, and this year, it’s no different for employment law.
Obtaining the right advice clearly and quickly will help you take control of the situation
Employers need to get ready for a significant change in the rights of employees who are parents. Parents of babies expected on or after 5th April 2015 will be able to convert the mother’s maternity leave into shared parental leave.
This is aimed at reducing the occurrence of inappropriate and offensive comments from colleagues (often referred to as ‘banter’), as well as instances of physical harassment.
Many directors of private companies aren’t familiar with their company’s Articles of Association and, in many cases, may have never read them.


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