The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has extended its legal agreement with McDonald’s to strengthen protections against sexual harassment after ongoing concerns about complaint handling. The renewed agreement supports a reinforced action plan that …
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New tribunal data shows a system under growing strain, with more than half a million unresolved claims and new cases continuing to outpace resolutions. Over the past year, active disputes have risen noticeably, particularly in …
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The government has doubled the ACAS early conciliation period from six to twelve weeks in an effort to ease pressure on the employment tribunal system. ACAS has welcomed the change amid rising demand, reporting more …
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An independent review into the Bar has found that bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct are widespread within the barristers’ profession, revealing a culture in which some individuals are perceived as “untouchable”, and where with junior …
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A newly surfaced review of Police Scotland reveals an environment where misogyny, discrimination, and gender-based harassment remain deeply embedded despite prior reform efforts. The findings depict a male-dominated workplace in which sexist norms, internalised misogyny, …
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An internal review by consultancy HR Rewired has found that anti-Black racism is “baked into” the Metropolitan Police’s HR systems, influencing decisions around recruitment, promotion, and grievance handling. The report, completed in July 2025 but …
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