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There are a number of laws that give substantial rights to workers with families and protect them from experiencing discriminatory treatment in the workplace.

We can advise you on all aspects of this area including maternity, paternity and adoption rights, parental and dependant leave and flexible working requests.

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Michael Sippitt comment for the HR Director on complex world of workplace AI

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  • 01 August 2019
  • Employment

Enhance redundancy protections for pregnant women and new parents

It is estimated that up to 54,000 women a year lose their jobs as a result of pregnancy or maternity discrimination with 37% of women feeling isolated to the point of resignation following a return from maternity leave.The law already specifically protects employees from unfavourable treatment because they are pregnant or on maternity leave, at any time from the beginning of the pregnancy to their return to work after maternity leave.
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  • 27 July 2019
  • Employment

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  • 23 July 2019
  • Employment

The Flexible Working Bill – should we all work flexibly?

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  • 24 June 2019
  • Employment

Human Resources and Ethics

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