It’s October. However, contrary to the spirit of Halloween we aim to help, rather than spook, with our update on the Data Protection Bill, parental bereavement leave and ACAS guidance on mental health in the workplace. Finally we share some haunting tales in our case update in relation to misconduct investigations and references to previous incidents and, finally, an Advocate General’s Opinion that pregnant workers may be protected even when employers are not aware of the pregnancy.

• Government reforms (1): Data protection bill
• Government reforms (2): Family friendly – Parental bereavement leave
• ACAS guidance: Mental health in the workplace
• Case update (1):  Unfair dismissal – Investigation
• Case update (2): Sex discrimination – Pregnant workers