The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI) has recently been implemented in the UK for the purposes of protecting national security by enabling the government to analyse and, if necessary, intervene in investments or acquisitions which could threaten national security.
For those of you who have read Bad Blood by John Carryou you will have been horrified by the true story of lies and deceit by the Theranos tech start-up company in California that raised about $700m from VC’s and private investors.
No one can tell the future, but at this time of year we can indulge in some crystal ball gazing!
There’s no denying that the last few years have been challenging for employers – businesses have had to respond and adapt so quickly to different ways of working due to the pandemic. This seismic shift has been a catalyst for all manner of changes in the workplace and 2022 looks likely to be the year when employers need to turn their focus to what’s most important to employees in the workplace and how to go about delivering it. So, what trends do tech employers need to be aware of next year?
As restrictions ease and more people return to work, it is essential that employers continue to ensure the workplace is both safe and free from discrimination for all employees. The Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010) prohibits direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, as well as harassment and victimisation for a number of protected characteristics. Disability is one of these protected characteristics and employees who possess this characteristic have a unique protection under the EA 2010.