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2025 in review: International arbitration
Francesca Parker
30 June 2021
Leading the way: it’s time for action on pregnancy loss
In recent weeks, it has introduced a formal workplace policy providing paid time off for all staff who are directly or indirectly affected by pregnancy loss. This is not only a significant enhancement to the provisions required by law but is also, I understand, the first of its kind being put in place by a UK law firm. We hope other firms in our sector and beyond will follow suit and normalise protection in this space, thereby supporting the wellbeing of those affected and protecting talent.
4 June 2021
How wide should an investigation into bullying claims be?
When deciding whether to focus on the discrete allegations or look beyond them, employers need to balance confidentiality with duty of care to employees, says Mark McWilliams.
28 May 2021
Disciplining staff for misconduct outside the workplace
Employers need to show the individual’s behaviour clearly affected the organisation’s reputation or their colleagues, says Catherine Bourne.
20 May 2021
What are my rights on returning to work after a spinal cord injury?
According to the most recent NHS statistics 2,500 people are injured or diagnosed with a spinal cord injury every year. Indeed it is estimated that there are a total of 50,000 people living in the UK with a spinal cord injury of some sort. Unfortunately sustaining a spinal cord injury impacts on every aspect of a person’s life. Often, where everyday tasks are a challenge, returning to work may seem unrealistic. The fact is that employment rates among people with spinal cord injuries remain much lower than the general population.
18 May 2021
Top 10 tips for senior executives negotiating an exit
We are in uncertain times and, sadly, the reality is that some businesses are suffering more than others. The impact of the pandemic, coupled with rising prices and continued uncertainty in the global economy means that some businesses may have to put cost-cutting measures in place in the near and mid-term future. For some individuals this will result in their role being put at risk of redundancy.