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Power to the bump: improving the workplace for new and expectant mothers.

There are many things employers can do to effect change in the workplace for new and expectant mothers, says the Equality and Human Rights...

What should employers do when an employee reports sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is widespread. It’s not just Hollywood Harvey Weinstein types who are the problem (as this week’s overwhelming Twitter response to #metoo has...

Five things you should know before you make a settlement agreement offer

About to make a settlement agreement offer? Read this first. From who's going to lead the discussion to what the terms should be, Janette...

Working from the coffice? What employers need to know

As employees increasing skip the office and work in coffee shops or ‘coffices’, Tom Moyes, Partner at Blacks Solicitors LLP, looks at what employers...

How can employers with gender pay gaps reduce Equal Pay claims?

A report produced by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has found that, on average, female managers in the UK earn £12,000 less than their...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...