In a case that has, for a decade, surpassed people’s understanding of European human rights and employment law, the tables have now turned. Last week the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that a Romanian man, Mr Bogdan Mihai Barbulescu, should not have been sacked for sending private…
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What Next Following ‘Momentous’ Decision on Employment Tribunal Fees?
The recent Supreme Court decision in R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor that makes employment…
Your Thoughts: Google Diversity Memo
Last week lawyer monthly reported on the infamous Google Diversity memo that circulated from within the corporation…
Noele McClelland, Employment specialist and Partner at Thorntons provides an insight to mental health Issues in the workplace. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK experience a mental health problem each year. Anxiety and depression are now the most common mental health…
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The Importance of Addressing Stress in the Workplace
In light of mental health awareness, the next two features give advice into how to cope with stress in the…
John Hayes, Principal Of Constantine Law Speaks
My Legal Life – Constantine Law It Is Time to Do Law Differently… After 20 years as an employment lawyer I thought:…
Raphael Prais, lawyer at LHS Solicitors, analyses the European Court of Justice ruling on wearing religious symbols in the workplace, and its implications for businesses across the UK. As you will be aware, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has given a ruling on wearing religious clothing, such as…
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The Traditional Equity Model is Fundamentally Inequitable
Law firm remuneration needs to be radically overhauled The traditional pay structure for rewarding non-equity…
Rights in the Workplace: The Importance of Employment Law
We spend a huge chunk of our time at work, so ensuring our workplace addresses our needs is vital as it will result…