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It is important to consider workplace policies as dynamic documents that articulate a company’s values, culture, and processes. As most employers will know things can and do go wrong and, when they do, swift action must be taken to protect the business and employees.
Read moreBig or small, it is, of course, incredibly flattering to be approached to act as a trustee of a charity, particularly if it is a worthy cause or something you are passionate about. As such, it is also easy to get sucked in!
Read moreA feature of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the proliferation of employees working from home. Now, almost three years on, a decent majority of employers, across the globe, have mandated a return to the office in some shape or form or are strongly recommending that their employees do so.
Read morePartner in our Immigration department, Tom Mayhew, discusses the Government's announcement about their upcoming 'Five Point Plan'.
Read moreWhile work socials are a terrific opportunity for teams to celebrate, they can also be a breeding ground for misconduct claims. Employers ought to, therefore, take the time and do all that they reasonable can to reduce the risk of acts of misconduct arising.
Read moreSadly approximately 3.5 million people in the UK are affected by infertility. However, until recently it is a topic that has rarely been addressed in the context of the workplace.
Read morePartner and co-head of our Corporate practice, Peter Weiss, discusses how large corporations can effectively implement their ESG policies from a strategic level.
Read moreA frequently Googled question is: “can my employer dismiss me for having a tattoo?” This insight looks at the surprisingly thorny issue of tattoos in the workplace.
Read moreThe Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently published their respective consultation papers setting out their rules on non-financial misconduct together with the expected standards that financial service providers are to meet.
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