The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its technical guidance following changes to harassment legislation that came into force on 30 October, according to a summary of employment developments for October 2026.
Other workplace developments include a US research administrator securing accommodations that exempt him from using AI in his job. Separately, research found that nearly 90% of organisations had seen an increase in AI-assisted complaints, while almost all lacked formal guidance for employees on the issue.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has also ruled that HR involvement in a dismissal does not, by itself, make the dismissal automatically unfair. Meanwhile, a survey found that nearly 56% of UK businesses view the impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025 negatively.
The October roundup also notes a government announcement that care workers will be exempt from settlement plans that would extend the time required to obtain indefinite leave to remain. Business school academics, meanwhile, concluded that CEO pay has become too complex to deliver lasting value.
Sources: Personnel Today.