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2025 in review: International arbitration
Francesca Parker
21 July 2022
Employment Tribunals – what does a “win” actually look like and what is the most effective way of achieving the best outcome?
I listened with interest to the recent BBC Radio 4 programme hosted by Evan Davis on Employment Tribunals. It was part of the excellent series called “The Bottom Line” and can be heard here in case you would like to tune in for yourself. For all those who are or may be involved in employment disputes, it highlights some important issues and offers some clear takeaway messages.
27 June 2022
The legal pitfalls of using AI at work
With businesses increasing their use of artificial intelligence, Georgia Roberts and Özlem Mehmet outline the risks involved.
23 June 2022
Long Covid: what tribunal’s disability ruling means for HR
Whether long Covid is a disability has been seen as a grey area. However, a recent tribunal ruling could be good news for employees who claim they have suffered discrimination because of their lingering Covid symptoms. Richard Fox and Özlem Mehmet explain what the ruling means.
17 June 2022
Race equality in pay and senior positions – are we making progress?
Lack of race equality has been an issue for many years but it hit the headlines with force in 2020 and many have fought hard to keep it on the agenda to drive positive change, particularly in relation to equal opportunities in the workplace. Transparency, diversity on boards and ethnic pay gap reporting have become buzzwords in this area with many regulators and businesses striving to achieve and showcase their progress. However, in light of recent developments, one cannot help but question whether momentum has been lost.
21 April 2022
Your employment rights if your Russia-related job is being cut
In recent weeks, we have all been witness to the significant consequences of Vladamir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine – on a human and business level. Many financial institutions have shut-down their offices in Moscow with staff being let go or transferred, and there has also been a ripple effect over here in the City with an impact on banking jobs in London.