From October 2026, employers face new liability for third-party harassment under the Employment Rights Act. Helen Dallimore explores what the duty requires and why it is as much a question of culture as compliance.
As part of the publicity around World Mental Health Day, Richard Martin writes in the Lawyer magazine about his experiences with mental health issues and how you can look out for warning signs in your workplace.
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