Civil Partnerships - A Sensitive Issue

We reported in a previous newswire the introduction of Civil Partnerships. Acas has since issued guidance on how to comply with the Civil Partnership Act, which gives same-sex couples the same rights as married heterosexual couples in terms of employment rights such as pensions, parental leave and health insurance options. Acas is asking businesses to review their current policies, forms and guidance to ensure that they are up to date. It claims the changes are easy to implement but points out the need for sensitivity and discretion when dealing with such matters.

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Acas guidance