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27 March 2008
Issue: 7314 / Categories: Legislation , In Court
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Statwatch

Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/656)

Commence 6 April 2008. Amend the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 in regards to the definition of sex harassment; the definition of discrimination on grounds of pregnancy or maternity leave; and the exceptions applicable to claims of discrimination on grounds of maternity leave. The regulations also make it unlawful for an employer to fail to take reasonably practicable steps to protect an employee from persistent third party harassment where the employer has knowledge of such harassment.

Issue: 7314 / Categories: Legislation , In Court
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb

Freeths—John Jones

Freeths—John Jones

Freeths strengthens senior leadership team with Chief Technology Officer appointment

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