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TUPE, due diligence and the data protection challenge

How can you undertake thorough and effective due diligence in the context of a TUPE transfer without breaching data protection legislation? This is a question we have been asked by clients a…

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Social media in the workplace: tips for employers

A high profile employment law case is rumbling on in Australia. Disgraced Wallabies star and devout Christian Israel Folau is suing Rugby Australia for unfair dismissal. Folau’s employer cancelled his multi-million dollar…

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4 compelling reasons to offer an Employee Assistance Programme

What is an EAP? An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides independent, practical advice for those unexpected challenges in life. Employees can access free professional support online, via a confidential telephone helpline and,…

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Burkas in the workplace: to wear or not to wear?

Burkas. They create media frenzy and polarise opinion, particularly when Boris Johnson is involved. There’s so much discussion around wearing Burkas and headscarves in the workplace, it’s very easy for employers to…

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Observing Ramadan in the workplace

We are currently in the midst of Ramadan, which for many Muslims is a period of religious observance. Ramadan is the annual four-week period during which Muslims fast from dawn until dusk,…

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How to reduce working mothers’ guilt in your workplace

Over recent months, we’ve witnessed a powerful celebration of female strength from working mothers and throughout the working world. In addition to the high profile #MeToo media campaign and issues raised by…

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A simple and straightforward guide to the GDPR

If you’re anything like us, the four letters GDPR quite possibly fill you with dread, confusion and fear all at the same time. It’s easy to panic when you hear about potential…

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Is shared parental leave flexible or a failure?

On Father’s Day we show our appreciation of fathers past, present and future. A father’s role in the nuclear family is equally as important as the mother, however the take up of…

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Sexual Harassment Myth Busters – Banter

Claims of sexual harassment, be they current or historical, are everywhere at the moment. Regardless of your view on the legitimacy of some of these, what is undeniable is that employers can’t…