In a climate of tight budgets and strong interest in digital delivery, it’s tempting to assume that e-learning is always the most cost-effective way to develop soft skills. After all, e-learning’s lower per-seat delivery cost and scalability are hard to beat on the surface. But when the goal of training […]
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Why have their been no reports of cases under the new Worker Protection Act?
The Worker Protection Act 2023, which came into force in October 2024, represents a significant shift in employers’ responsibilities regarding workplace harassment. Employers now have an explicit legal obligation to proactively prevent sexual harassment, changing the landscape from reactive management of incidents to actively fostering safer working environments. Since the […]
Read MoreWhy Training on the Worker Protection Act 2023 is Essential
With the introduction of the Worker Protection Act 2023, the landscape of workplace responsibilities concerning harassment and discrimination has dramatically shifted. Employers are now expected to take proactive steps not only in responding to harassment but also in preventing it altogether. The Act places greater accountability on employers, extending obligations […]
Read MoreTwo Recent Legal Cases Arising from Inadequate Equality Impact Assessment
Since the enactment of the Equality Act 2010, several legal cases have highlighted the critical importance of conducting thorough Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) within public sector bodies in England and Wales. Failing to perform adequate EIAs can lead to legal challenges, underscoring the necessity of integrating these assessments into decision-making […]
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