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It’s vital employers understand the new EHRC guidelines on menopause 

Workplace Insight

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. Menopause and perimenopause symptoms vary from person to person, resulting in legal and practical nuances that may not be accounted for via standalone measures.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

Allwork

In coworking spaces for legal professionals, private meeting rooms and consultation areas ensure confidentiality during client meetings. Access to legal research databases and professional resources supports practitioners in their work.

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How policy and cost savings are helping to drive the uptake of low-energy, retrofit LED Lamps

Eco-Office Gals

Similar directives around the world have been implemented forcing other regions to legally to make changes. The great energy savings have allowed retrofit lamp suppliers such as MGC to show a return on investment on certain products within 2 years and with the expected life of some products at more. photo by: jurvetson.

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Uber and Lyft Lawsuits & the On-Demand Economy

Small Business Labs

Uber and Lyft were both dealt legal setbacks in two different lawsuits last week. The judge in the Lyft case nicely summed up the legal difficulties, complexities and confusion around how to classify on-demand economy workers.   Freelance Government Policy Independent workers on-demand economy' .

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

Beyond that, droves of companies that were inexperienced with remote work were creating monitoring policies for the first time. Legal issues and concerns over webcam surveillance. It states that employers have the legal right to monitor employees’ verbal and written communications for any business purpose.

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Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Employment Lawsuits

The Small Business Blog

Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. Stay within legal guidelines regarding employment. A good recordkeeping policy is essential. A good record-keeping policy is essential. Companies can come on the site and ask confidential legal questions to lawyers registered on the site.

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Top 5 Tips for Writing a Staff Handbook

The Small Business Blog

Include policies on issues such as discrimination & discipline so that your position is clear and in writing. Make sure you include a disclaimer stating that the handbook is not a legal document. Write a draft version first and get it checked by your lawyer. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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