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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
19 May 2023
Workplace bullying in law firms – a new frontier?
Richard Fox, Jessica Clay and Lucinda Soon discuss what constitutes workplace bullying in light of the recent high-profile case against former justice secretary Dominic Raab
In the past month we have travelled a long way in a short period of time with regard to the area of bullying allegations at work. The most high-profile case to have hit the press on this matter is that involving the former justice secretary and lord chancellor, Dominic Raab.
25 April 2023
Does the Raab affair provide sufficient clarity on what is meant by “bullying”?
Employers have been crying out for years for clarity as to what exactly is meant by “bullying” in the modern workplace. What counts as reasonable and constructive criticism on the one hand, and intimidating or insulting behaviour on the other?
18 April 2023
Non-financial misconduct under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Non-financial misconduct has been an area of increasing regulatory focus for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over the last five years. To date, published regulatory outcomes have focused on the most egregious end of the spectrum, with the FCA handing out bans and fines for those already convicted in the criminal courts of serious sexual offences. However, these cases provide little guidance for FCA-regulated firms grappling with allegations of more nuanced conduct, such as the inappropriate use of social media on a personal
22 March 2023
Changing terms and conditions: A viable alternative to redundancy
There is no doubt that we are in difficult economic times and it does not seem like that will change anytime soon. Individuals and businesses are feeling financial pressure and, for businesses, this often means having to consider redundancies or other ways in which cost savings can be made.
An alternative to redundancy is changing terms and conditions. Whilst it may not be an alternative that many businesses wish to take, if it keeps staff in employment, it is an option which may be worth considering.
13 March 2023
Allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace: innocent until proven 'guilty'?
This week Tony Danker stepped down from his role as director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) while an independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct takes place.