Two new codes of practice
1.The Code of Practice on Equal Pay provides employers, trade unions and employees with practical guidance on the right to equal pay, how to eliminate pay inequality, and how to resolve pay disputes.
2.The Code of Practice on Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work sets out what is meant by employment-related sexual harassment and harassment and outlines how it can be prevented.
How is COVID-19 affecting our mental health?
There are many factors to consider including the impact of the past lockdowns and ongoing restrictions such as social distancing and self-isolation.
Be aware and make appropriate adjustments to your leave policies reflecting the amendments in parents leave and adoptive leave.
Plan for the new codes of practice and develop appropriate home and remote working policies that will fit into legislative and codes of practice changes coming over the next 12 months or so with regard to remote working, the right for an employee to disconnect and flexible working requests.