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Boards Gender Representation Bill goes out to views
MSPs ask whether bill takes right approach

Public boards gender equality bill comes to the Parliament
Legislation sets target of parity of women members by 2022

Former fiscal sues for injury through stress at work
Time allowed to amend contested £1.3m claim

Minister recognises MMS’s flexible working policy
Visit promotes Scottish Government's campaign

Public figures back Society/The Glass Network workplace equality launch
LGBT+ campaign sets out key principles for employers

Supreme Court hears employment tribunal fees appeal
Unison challenges rulings upholding charges up to £1,200

Chancellor backs down on Budget NIC rises
U-turn recognises breach of manifesto promise

Headscarf-related dismissal not direct discrimination: CJEU
Court provides guidance on when indirect discrimination might exist

MSPs begin inquiry into impact of equal pay
Committee to study whether discrimination holding back growth

UK Government opens employment tribunal fees consultation
Help with Fees scheme to be reviewed over concern that claimants put off

Pinsent Masons again leads Stonewall legal employer rankings
Law firm and COPFS in Scots top five for inclusivity

Tribunal upholds judges' pension discrimination claim
Transitional measures unfairly favoured older scheme members

Crown Office sick days jump over last two years
Average time lost well above civil service norm, FOI release shows

Gender equality on public boards law published for views
Draft Holyrood bill open to consultation until March

Digital future for employment tribunals among UK Government reform plans
Consultation indicates changes will take place round devolution transfer

Pregnancy/maternity discrimination to be tackled as new group meets
Working group to create guidelines and encourage best practice

Salary sacrifice schemes to lose their tax breaks
Autumn statement exempts pensions, child care and greener travel

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Living wage revised to £8.45 per hour
First Minister encourages more businesses to adopt the rate

Uber drivers are workers, not self employed, tribunal rules
Test case pair win right to minimum wage and holiday pay

Advocates sign up for nursing and midwifery disciplinary training
Scheme underway to help those needing representation at hearings

Ashurst announces Glasgow "LGBT Allies" programme
Colleagues set to provide support against prejudice

MPs demand action against pregnancy discrimination
"Shocking" increase shows need for greater protection: report

Gilson Gray bolsters employment team
Stuart Robertson joins fledgeling full service firm