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The popular social networking app TikTok, which allows users to record and share short videos, was fined £12.7 million on 4 April 2023 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for breaching data protection laws.

Harassment of employees in workplaces is unfortunately all too common. We often hear stories of staff being catcalled whilst at work, or being bullied for their race or sexual orientation. The current law protects employees from this treatment from within their organisation, but not from third parties.

The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales and Scotland have updated the Vento bands used for calculating awards for injury to feelings in Employment Tribunal claims.

The Home Secretary has published a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, with a phased rollout of changes commencing in April 2023.

When hiring or sponsoring migrant workers in the UK there are many mistakes that businesses can make

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in McQueen v the General Optical Council [2023 EAT 36] will bring some comfort to employers trying to manage unacceptable conduct at work.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a new technology and its laws and regulations, as well as guidance released on good practices in this area, are quickly developing.

International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and aims for a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

UK businesses must have a sponsor licence to employ workers who do not have immigration permission to reside and work in the UK.

Settlement negotiations are generally subject to the 'without prejudice' rule. This means that evidence of genuine attempts to settle an existing dispute cannot be disclosed in tribunal or court proceedings.