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Your Thoughts: Google Diversity Memo

16th August 2017
Last week lawyer monthly reported on the infamous Google Diversity memo that circulated from within the corporation and sparked much backlash worldwide. The employee that posted the memo, James Damore, was subsequently fired and Google, or specifically Pichai, said: “our co-workers shouldn’t have to worry that each time they open their mouths to speak in […]
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How to Ensure Your Business Appropriately Addresses Mental Health and the Law

31st July 2017
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 disorders in Britain, with 7.8% of people meeting the criteria for diagnosis. […]
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The Importance of Addressing Stress in the Workplace

31st July 2017
In light of mental health awareness, the next two features give advice into how to cope with stress in the workplace. We hear from Kate Headley, the Director of Clear Company, who has given a short introduction and background into the importance of addressing stress and mental health, addressing the legal issues, for lawyers and […]
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John Hayes, Principal Of Constantine Law Speaks

30th June 2017
My Legal Life – Constantine Law It Is Time to Do Law Differently… After 20 years as an employment lawyer I thought: “there must be more to working life than this”, (i.e. the ever increasing hours, the ever increasing fee rates and ever increasing disgruntlement among staff). I also thought: “if, as someone who advises […]
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Should Religious Symbols Be Banned in The Workplace?

31st March 2017
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 Islamic headscarves, at work. Before exploring […]
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The Traditional Equity Model is Fundamentally Inequitable

28th February 2017
Law firm remuneration needs to be radically overhauled The traditional pay structure for rewarding non-equity partners in law firms is fundamentally unfair, out-dated and does not reflect the radical cost savings that can be made through the current technological revolution, says John Hayes of Constantine Law. More worryingly, our clients are re-engineering how they are […]
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Rights in the Workplace: The Importance of Employment Law

1st February 2017
We spend a huge chunk of our time at work, so ensuring our workplace addresses our needs is vital as it will result in a reciprocated movement:  a happy workplace environment produces a thriving business. We speak to Lili Norris, whose approach to the field of Employment Law is very pragmatic and people oriented. She […]
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Thought Leader - Employment and Labour - Petrel Associés

21st December 2016
The way in which a company treats its employees speaks volumes about the company’s morals and when this goes wrong, it can lead to the employee, much to their employer’s dismay, seeking legal action. Earlier this year, Employment Law reformations gained a contentious reaction in France and great changes have been made recently in the […]
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Thought Leader - Employee Benefits - Patel Burkhalter Law Group

20th December 2016
Here Nancy B. Pridgen, Partner at the Patel Burkhalter Law Group in the US, provides LM with particular insight into employment benefits, compliance with regulatory change, ERISA litigation and the latest updates therein.   On employment matters, what are the most common issues you engage in alongside your businesses clients, whether it be employers or […]
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Thought Leader – International Labour and Employment Law- Okuno & Partners

19th December 2016
Whether you’re set to establish your business in a Japanese market, are engaged in a dispute surrounding the consequences of overtime work with an employee, or have to lay off several workers in a company minimisation process, being up to date with the latest regulations, and treading lightly among the country’s network of labour legislation […]
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