Tag: legislation
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Director Identity Verification: Your Essential Guide to ECCTA Compliance
Protecting Your Directorship and Business Continuity as a Result of the ECCTA Legislation By November 2026, all UK directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) must verify have Director Identity Verification with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). If you’re one of the 6-7 million UK directors reading this,…
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The Importance of Preventing Sexual Harassment Training for Managers
Preparing managers to prevent or tackle sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t an easy subject to talk about or to get right. Nevertheless, it’s one HR and senior management can’t afford to ignore, especially not when it has become a legal responsibility for organisations in the UK following the introduction of the Worker Protection Act.…
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The whistleblowing blind spot: are your line managers prepared?
Line managers are often the first people employees turn to when they witness or experience misconduct. According to research conducted by Safecall, over 75% of employees prefer to report workplace concerns to their line manager. This trust is a positive reflection of workplace culture – but it also places a significant responsibility on managers to respond…
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Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Preventing Sexual Harassment Training: Key Insights from Experts Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a pervasive issue that affects a significant portion of a workforce. In a recent webinar, we brought together experts from a number of fields to discuss the importance of tackling sexual harassment through workplace training and to share valuable insights…
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Worker Protection Act 2023
Navigating the Worker Protection Act 2023: Encouraging Victims of Sexual Harassment to Speak Up The introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 marks a significant step forward in safeguarding employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. However, despite these legal protections, many victims of sexual harassment may still feel reluctant…
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What is the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill (UK)?
What is the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill? In the wake of a series of tragedies, British politicians are amplifying calls for urgent action to overhaul the country’s whistleblower legislation in the form of the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill. The current law, the Public Interest Disclosure Act of 1988 (PIDA), has come under scrutiny for its…