The CIPD's new guidance on managing terminally ill employees is considered in this week's podcast by David Walker in conversation with David Hossack.
Wed 03 Apr 2024
The CIPD's new guidance on managing terminally ill employees is considered in this week's podcast by David Walker in conversation with David Hossack.

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Key Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms taking effect in October 2026 will introduce stronger employer duties on harassment, longer tribunal time limits and expanded trade union rights, requiring employers to review policies and prepare for further changes in 2027.

An Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling has confirmed that managers can be held personally liable where their actions contribute to a failure to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees, highlighting the need for careful decision-making and training.