Evidence NDAs restrict access to justice, says LSB

Evidence NDAs used to cover up illegal conduct, promote imbalances of power and restrict access to justice published by the Legal Services Board. The Legal Services Board has published this morning a summary report of evidence on the use and misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), based on the experience of those who responded to a […]

New law to stop thousands of offenders from changing their name in secret

Thousands of offenders on community and suspended sentences will no longer be able to secretly change their name as part of tough new rules to protect the public. The Community and Suspended Sentences (Notification of Details) Bill will bring the law for those on community orders in line with offenders on licence. The Private Members’ […]

Firms must help menopausal workers, says BBC article

Menopause symptoms can be considered a disability and employers face being sued if they do not make “reasonable adjustments”, a watchdog has said. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have issued the guidance to clarify the legal obligations to workers going through the menopause. Symptoms can include hot flushes, brain fog and difficulty sleeping, […]