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- Date:
- 4 March 2026
- Type:
- News
The government has today formally launched equality action plans, where employers set out what they are doing to address gender pay gaps and support menopausal staff at work.
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- Type:
- Legal timetable
The Government has published guidance for employers on creating an action plan and reviewing policies to meet the needs of employees experiencing menopause.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
In the case of Good Law Project Limited v EHRC the High Court confirmed that the EHRC's interim guidance concerning single-sex spaces and the definition of "sex" is not unlawful, while in Hutchinson v County Durham, an employment tribunal found that allowing a trans woman to use female changing rooms in circumstances when other staff objected amounted to harassment and indirect sex discrimination.
It is important for HR to recognise that matters relating to gender identity and the use of single-sex facilities are sensitive. These situations must be managed thoughtfully to prevent discrimination and harassment claims.
See: Supporting non-binary and transgender employees: Supporting an employee who is transitioning
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
The recent case of Maritime and Coastguard Agency v Groom considered the circumstances in which a volunteer can be considered a "worker" under the Employment Rights Act 1996. This serves as a reminder for HR to assess the presence of mutual obligations when determining employment status for discrimination protection.
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- Type:
- International
Updated to reflect how countries are transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive as of February 2026.
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- Date:
- 26 February 2026
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
All along the leadership pipeline, unconscious gender bias can quietly narrow women's progression - even when decisions look neutral and intentions are fair. Here are three mechanisms that explain how seemingly neutral decisions can compound into unequal leadership outcomes - and where employers can intervene to reduce bias at the source.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
Updated with a reference to Alpha Anne v Great Ormond Street Hospital, which dealt with claims of race discrimination in the context of pay disparity between employed staff and contractors who were then brought in-house.
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- Type:
- International
Updated to reflect developments in Italy.
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- Date:
- 13 February 2026
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
Updated to detail the number of employment law reforms in the 289 pages of the Employment Rights Act.
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- Date:
- 13 February 2026
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
In this webinar you'll learn how pay grading strengthens fairness, clarifies role value, supports progression, reduces legal and reputational risk, and enhances communication across your organisation.