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Preventing Workplace Harassment New Legislation: What Does It Mean for Employers?

April 16th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

New legislation that received royal assent on 26 October 2023 will come into effect in October 2024 and will introduce an additional new duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the Act), aims to fortify protections for workers against sexual harassment […]

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Breaking Down Barriers – Women In Sport – An IFSEA Evening Event

April 12th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

Breaking Down Barriers – Women In Sport – An IFSEA Evening Event – 21 May 2024, 6.00 – 7.30pm (followed by drinks)

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The Women in Sport Podcast: Chris Paouros, Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites, the Official LGBTQ+ Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Association

April 9th, 2024 by Mitchell Blythe

We are delighted to introduce the seventh episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Chris Paouros, who is the Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites, the official Tottenham […]

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The Lawdown Episode 37: Cleaner dismissed for eating a leftover sandwich; Mason Greenwood’s rumoured return to Manchester United; Christian Horner’s misconduct investigation at Red Bull; and a sacked Council worker wins £4.6 million in a disability discrimination claim

April 4th, 2024 by Mitchell Blythe

In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Beth Hale, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: A Cleaner was apparently dismissed by an employment agency, for eating a leftover sandwich which she believed would be discarded after a lawyer’s meeting at a city law firm. She has reportedly asserted claims for race discrimination and unfair […]

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Reintroduction of Tribunal Fees?; Holiday and Leave Reforms and Discrimination on the Basis of Religious and Philosophical Beliefs – Employment Law Matters: Edition 7

March 22nd, 2024 by Mitchell Blythe

Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. CM Murray LLP […]

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Neurodiversity in Legal Proceedings: Adjustments for Inclusive Representation

March 21st, 2024 by Stuart Smith

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, with the aim to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported. In this podcast, Partner Emma Bartlett speaks to Maisie Lockyer, Associate at leading Family law firm Burgess Mee, about how important adjustments are to ensuring neurodiverse clients […]

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The Women in Sport Podcast: Dee Bright, Chair of Spursability

February 23rd, 2024 by Stuart Smith

We are delighted to introduce the sixth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, Dee Bright, who is the Chair of SpursAbility, the Tottenham Hotspur Disabled Supports Association, to discuss the following: […]

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Navigating Positive Action as a Recruiter

January 26th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

What if an employer instructs you to help them fill a role with a specific kind of candidate – a woman, an ethnic or racial minority or someone who identifies as LGBTQ+? With research consistently showing that diversity produces more innovation and profit coupled with pressure from the rise in mandatory and voluntary diversity reporting, […]

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What are the key employment law changes for 2024?

January 16th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

2024 looks set to bring with it a number of significant reforms in employment law. In this article, we outline key changes that will affect employers, and consider how employers can best prepare. Retained EU law Since 2020, the Government has sought to manage the thousands of EU laws that continued to apply in the […]

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Seven Tips for Introducing Positive Action in Recruitment and Promotion

January 5th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

January is a busy recruitment period, especially in the legal industry. Research consistently shows that diverse teams tend to produce greater innovation, creativity and profits so it is no surprise that many firms enlist recruiters to help them build a more diverse team. Recruiters and firms should take care that the steps they take comply […]

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