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RISE blog: Universal Credit and how to claim it
During the pandemic, restrictions meant many people were unable to work as normal. Measures such as the government's furlough payments scheme and temporary increases to Universal Credit payments were put in place. However, with the easing of restrictions, those measures are now coming to an end.
If you’re worried that your income is too low and you cannot afford things like rent, fuel bills and food, you may still be entitled to Universal Credit payments. The purpose of these payments is to ensure that everyone has enough income to meet their essential expenses.
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in sexual harassment cases
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Recently there has been lots of discussion about women who have experienced sexual harassment at work being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as part of a settlement agreement, preventing them from speaking out about their experiences.
NDAs may be appropriate in some circumstances, for example to protect a business’ trade secrets. However, they should not be used to stop someone from reporting sexual harassment or any form of discrimination.
Flashing and cyber-flashing – what to do and where to get support
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Flashing and cyber-flashing are forms of sexual harassment. Flashing can happen in different ways: for example, someone showing you their genitals in the street without your consent.
Cyber-flashing, on the other hand, is where an individual sends an unsolicited sexual image (including a moving image, such as a GIF or video) through a digital device.
Sexual harassment from customers, clients, or service users: what are your options?
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Third party harassment is a form of harassment (related to a protected characteristic) carried out by someone you encounter at work but who does not work for your employer - for example a customer, client or service user.
A hotel guest asking a member of staff sexual questions. A service user touching a carer inappropriately. A client sending inappropriate sexual texts to a therapist. These are all examples of sexual harassment from a third party.
RISE blog: Supporting Tamara
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‘Tamara’ is an EU citizen living in Scotland. She was involved in selling and exchanging sex. Tamara attended a legal surgery with solicitors at JustRight Scotland who now also offer legal advice through RISE@SWRC.
She got advice and assistance to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Tamara met with Kirsty who explained the process to her and supported her to make the application herself. Tamara’s application was successful and she now has settled status in the UK.
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