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RE: Enforced annual leave when school having to close

Keith

Under the WTRs you can insist colleagues take annual leave by serving notice twice the length of the leave. So in your case two weeks. So legally you can.

There is A debate as to in the circumstances if this is fair or not.
- 2 days ago
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RE: What can my employer disclose at interview?

Keith

It may be a data breach under GDPR but in reality your only likely redress would be going down a CD case which is unlikely to be fruitful if the information was true. You could report them to the information commissioner I guess.

What detriment do you…
- 3 days ago
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RE: CIPD anti-racism support/materials to use at work - what do you need?

Keith

Samantha as you say this is debate on a professional forum designed to discuss how the profession can help move things forward. I think if there are terms we don't understand then its a valuable learning moment to reach out and say which terms and for…
- 7 days ago
- Diversity and inclusion
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RE: CIPD anti-racism support/materials to use at work - what do you need?

Keith

Peter I wont add to my very clear point that you do not speak for me and I disagree with some of what you say. Your persistence in saying we are saying the same thing is wrong.

But the wider debate is far more important so I will focus on that rathe…
- 7 days ago
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RE: CIPD anti-racism support/materials to use at work - what do you need?

Keith

Peter please do not speak for me. I made it clear I do not agree with all you are saying. My view is different to yours . Please accept that regardless of how you wish to interpret it.There are things I disagree with in your views so please accept I disagree…
- 8 days ago
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RE: Advice needed :)!

Keith

Admin probably - but the challenge will be getting your foot in the door rather as its very competitive. If you use the search function you will find heaps of advice of people making similar transitions.

I would look very closely at your previous experience…
- 8 days ago
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RE: Being an HR Assistant at a Company Your Relative Works At

Keith

It happens - I certainly wouldn't see it as a big no. Clearly sensible guidelines may need to be in place if the roles ever come into close contact on projects etc . Whats your concern?
- 8 days ago
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RE: CIPD anti-racism support/materials to use at work - what do you need?

Keith

No Peter I dont think so and I am sure I am not missing your point on this one.

I dont agree with your views for the reasons I have said
- 8 days ago
- Diversity and inclusion
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RE: CIPD anti-racism support/materials to use at work - what do you need?

Keith

No its not immaterial (IMO) and that is a huge part of the problem. Recognizing that privilege exists is central to making changes. We have tried for 50 years or more (since the Race Relations Act and before) to draw lines and make change but unless and…
- 8 days ago
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RE: CIPD anti-racism support/materials to use at work - what do you need?

Keith

But many people do not accept the term white privilege at all (see earlier comments) and in fact reject totally the very notion that it exists. Lines can indeed be drawn but one shouldn't assume that if you draw a line now it will be a straight line…
- 8 days ago
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