Weekly issue 155

News in brief

The Government recently announced plans to help injured workers and their families to obtain compensation, which have been welcomed by Thompsons

Dressing up

It is well established in law that employers with dress codes must apply them equally to men and women

Pregnant pause

Under the law, women who are pregnant or on maternity leave have certain statutory rights during the “protected period” (the date the woman tells her employer she is pregnant until the end of her leave)