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The Power of Disability Etiquette: ‘Purple Tuesday 2021’

November 2nd, 2021 by Stuart Smith

Inspired by ‘Purple Tuesday’, and with greater awareness of the protection under the Equality Act 2010 from being treated less favourably because of disability, awareness of disability etiquette can only be a good thing. Disability discrimination can occur when an individual is treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates […]

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Celebrating Black History Month 2021: “Proud To Be” Podcast

October 28th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

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As we approach the end of Black History Month (“BHM”), an event that has been celebrated in the UK every October for more than 30 years, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Pooja Dasgupta reflect on what BHM means to them, and why it is so important to celebrate it.

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Talking Board Diversity: Q&A with Olivia Morgan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the California Partners Project

October 26th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

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We are delighted to bring you the fourth episode of our podcast series on Board diversity and how it has progressed over recent years. In this episode, Emma Bartlett, Partner at CM Murray LLP and Teresa L. Johnson, Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in San Francisco, interview guest speaker Olivia Morgan, Co-Founder and Executive Director […]

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An Employer’s Guide to Navigating the Vaccination Status Minefield

October 21st, 2021 by Stuart Smith

In our latest news alert, Associate Sophie Rothwell and Partner Emma Bartlett address the key employment law and GDPR considerations for employers in requiring employees to provide data about vaccination status.

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Mind the (Gender Pay) Gap

October 5th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

Following the Government’s decision to suspend gender pay gap reporting in 2020, and the first half of the reporting period of 2021, Tuesday, 5 October marks the deadline for qualifying employers to report their figures. Despite heralding much optimism upon its introduction several years ago and following the recent period of stagnation, which implied it […]

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What Does a Good Investigation Look Like? – 11KBW and CM Murray LLP Investigations Virtual Conference

September 30th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

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Emma Bartlett, CM Murray LLP, and Clive Sheldon QC, 11KBW, discussed the importance of establishing clear terms of reference at the start of an enquiry, tips and best practice throughout the investigations process as whole, as well as outlining the types of investigations, both private and independent, they have been involved in over the last […]

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Should NDAs be Banned from the Workplace?

September 24th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

The question of whether it is ever acceptable for individuals to be “bought off” and “paid for their silence” has, understandably, come under the microscope in the recent years. Particularly where confidentiality clauses, or non-disclosure agreements (“NDAs”), have been used to prevent employees from reporting allegations of sexual harassment or similar misconduct such as in […]

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Don’t be Held Hostage by Your Restrictive Covenants

September 23rd, 2021 by Stuart Smith

As a senior executive contemplating a move, how to protect your equity should be at the forefront of your mind in terms of optimising your strategy before you officially resign.

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What Not to Wear: How Employers can Avoid Sexist Dress Codes at Work and the Risk of Discrimination Claims

September 10th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

Partner Emma Bartlett discusses the topic of gendered dress codes in the work place and how employers can best implement them whilst avoiding the risk of discrimination claims.

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The Benefits of being Different – Why Law Firms should Embrace Neurodiversity

September 1st, 2021 by Stuart Smith

In this article, recently published in The Global Legal Post, Partner Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda discuss the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce and what firms can do to achieve it.

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