Westminster

Labour Reforms

Minister unveils roadmap for UK Employment Rights Bill

While the first wave of reforms kicks off next year, employers will have until 2027 to prepare for the biggest measures

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Harassment

Australian watchdog wants more teeth to combat sexual harassment

Human Rights Commission cannot currently seek financial penalties, even for serious or repeated failures

Fifty pound notes

Disputes

Unfairly dismissed executives lose payout over botched project

Correct procedures cannot be ignored, no matter how severe the misconduct, experts warn

Film set

Human Rights

UK TV industry’s ancillary workers are overlooked and exhausted, study finds

Behind the scenes, drivers are particularly vulnerable due to long shifts, lack of rest days, and using uninsured vehicles

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Discrimination

“Star Wars” production sued by worker fired for “white man” comment

Female safety expert argues that her on-set complaints were not taken seriously by Disney subsidiary

Awards

Nominations open for IEL Awards 2025

The third IEL Awards will be held on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at The Savoy hotel, London

Community

Women Leaders 2025 revealed

IEL's latest thought-leadership survey is an extensive who's who of private practice lawyers from across 21 jurisdictions

Crime

China to seal records of minor offences to boost employment rates

Job applicants currently face barriers due to minor infractions, even without formal criminal convictions

Whistleblowing

Gen Z more reluctant to blow the whistle than older staff

Younger workers turning to less conventional methods of reporting malpractice may reflect insufficient training, UK study suggests

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