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The Exeter Employment Tribunal's recent decision in Co-Operative Group Limited v Brooks establishes stricter standards for employers handling sexual harassment complaints, particularly when allegations occur between employees of the same sex. The case highlights critical failures in safeguarding measures and appeal procedures that resulted in significant compensation awards. With the Employment Rights Act 2025 introducing heightened duties to prevent sexual harassment and third-party liability provisions ta

As universities begin a new academic year, governing bodies face critical questions about whether their governance structures are keeping pace with today's rapidly changing higher education landscape. This article explores the strategic challenges facing university governors, from international student recruitment and partnerships to balancing constructive oversight with executive autonomy in an increasingly complex regulatory and political environment.

The Netherlands is set to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive by January 2027, introducing comprehensive requirements for employers to ensure equal pay across genders. Employers will face new obligations including salary disclosure to job applicants, gender pay-gap reporting for companies with 100+ employees, and the need to justify pay differences using objective, gender-neutral criteria.