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Debate: Should pregnant workers have their protection extended?

Described as ‘one to watch’ the European Advocate General's opinion in the case of Porras Guisado v Bankia SA and others (Case C-102/16) has sparked...

What can employers do to support women returning to work?

As part of City Giving Day, BDBF LLP is working with Smart Works, a charity supporting women returning to the workplace. Here, Emily Plosker,...

Suspending employees: what employers need to know

Is suspending an employee a neutral act – as employers sometimes argue – or does it harm the employee’s reputation and should therefore be...

Hidden Disabilities – what employers need to know

Jenna Ide, Solicitor at Thomas Mansfield Solicitors explains what we mean by "hidden disabilities" in the workplace and looks at what employers need to...

Wearable Technology: is it OK to track your employees?

Giving employees a free Fitbit sounds like a great engagement or wellbeing programme but what do employers need to consider when it comes to...

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...