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Private Wealth Newsletter: Issue 37

The latest articles, insight & news from Howard Kennedy's Private Wealth sector.

"Speedboat sitting still in body of water

Keir's New Deal

Labour's "New Deal for Working People" is based on three pillars: (1) pay rise for all; (2) secure and safe work; and (3) tackling discrimination and workplace inequalities. In this article, we look at the highlights of Labour's employment rights' green paper and the impact that the proposals may have on workers and businesses.

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Key employment law changes - don't get caught short

Recent research suggests that nearly half of employers are unaware of key changes which came into force last month which is not entirely surprising, given the sheer number of changes (and at a time when many businesses are having to contend with rising costs and a challenging economic climate). In this article, we highlight the key changes which could impact your business.

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Whistleblowing claims: case update

Whistleblowing claims are some of the most challenging that an organisation may face in an Employment Tribunal.  With uncapped compensation, regulatory risk and the reputational damage caused by airing allegations of corporate misconduct in public, they can be highly damaging regardless of outcome. In this article, we explore a recent case that throws up questions about how this works in practice.

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Handling a whistleblower complaint

When staff raise allegations of wrongdoing, it's tempting for an organisation to go onto the defensive.  However, the truism that the cover-up is worse than the crime is highly relevant in these cases. Although there is no one-size-fits-all method, In this article we explain what employers should bear in mind, and set out some key principles. 

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