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Navigating Employment Law Changes in 2025: A Six-Step Guide for U.K. Employers

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employment law changes, HR managers must be proactive by reviewing existing policies, training staff, revising systems, and conducting regular audits. The bill has received support from prominent figures, including Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of the Co-op Group, who commends its policies supporting women, parents, and carers.

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Canada’s Public Sector Fighting For Data-Driven RTO Decisions

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The unions argue that policy changes of this magnitude should be grounded in transparent, data-driven decision-making rather than subjective judgments about productivity and employee well-being. With a policy shift toward increased in-office mandates, Prier questions the evidence—or lack thereof—behind the government’s approach to RTO.

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2025 HR Compliance Checklist: What U.S. HR Leaders Must Do Today

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Companies must review policies related to remote work, employee rights, and job posting requirements to align with new legislative mandates. Update Anti-Discrimination Policies Californias new anti-discrimination laws expand the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles (e.g.,

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HR Leaders Say AI Is The Future – But Someone Forgot To Tell The Employees

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Effective AI adoption requires clearly communicated integration plans, established guidelines for use, and role-aligned training, as many employees lack guidance and training, leading to discomfort and underutilization. Role-Aligned Training Training is another critical area where many organizations fall short.

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The UK’s Plan To Strengthen Its Workforce: Improve Their Mental Health

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Key Policy Changes The government’s new initiative will target geographic areas with high rates of labor market inactivity, offering enhanced mental health support to help people back into employment. Industry Response The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) raised concerns over the government’s policy mix.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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Apple’s AI Policy Sparks Dialogue on Ethical AI Use

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The tech company’s policy shift may influence other businesses and organizations to reevaluate their own AI policies and ethical considerations. This decision may prompt discussions and actions regarding employee training, and responsible AI.

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