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Partner 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.
Read moreHaving received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, the Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (“2023 Amendment”) comes into force on 26 October 2024. The purpose of the 2023 Amendment is to impose a new statutory duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees during the course of their employment.
Read moreThis is a helpful and straightforward article about ways in which Corporate Social Responsibility can both be incorporated and applied in a company's business, and showing its benefits.
Read moreMany important and potentially valuable intellectual property rights can spring up without formality. The most pertinent of these is copyright, but it is also true of unregistered design rights, confidential information and know-how.
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