bullying

Regulator View

FCA to extend non-financial misconduct rules beyond banking firms

Subject to consultation, new guidance outlines UK watchdog’s expectations for individual managers

Brain maze

D&I

Dentons: How to navigate neurodiversity in the workplace

Recent tribunal decisions underscore the seriousness of both inappropriate language and lack of reasonable adjustments can have on neurodivergent employees

Ubisoft

Harassment

Ex-Ubisoft bosses convicted of workplace harassment

Trio headed and enabled a toxic culture of sexual and psychological harassment, French court finds

Whatsapp

Sick Leave

Singapore firm drops sick staff WhatsApp tracking after criticism

Union says policy “undermines trust” as Ministry of Manpower warns medical leave is a statutory entitlement

Family

Family leave

UK government launches review into parental leave

There are novel ways employers can improve leave offerings beyond Britain’s “piecemeal” bare minimum

Harassment

Australian watchdog wants more teeth to combat sexual harassment

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

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

Disputes

Unfairly dismissed executives lose payout over botched project

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

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

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