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What to do when an employee is pregnant

Over a third of employers believe that during the recruitment process it's reasonable to ask women about their plans to have children, according to...

Do we need a Data Protection Officer?

As the deadline for the General Data Protection Regulation approaches, Katie Harris-Wright, senior associate at Birketts LLP considers whether firms should have a data...

Identifying the hidden whistleblowing disclosure

A number of whistleblowing cases have made headlines in the last few months and highlighted the fact that such claims are here to stay....

Podcast: Five Things – February 2018

Welcome to our first podcast! In this inaugural episode, James Rhodes, Partner at DAC Beachcroft, takes a more detailed look at some of the cases, which...

Handling a bullying grievance

Updated: November 2022 Allegations of workplace bullying are difficult for an employer to deal with because bullying can be hard to recognise and define. How...

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...