During a period where people have experienced multiple lockdowns, separated from their friends and families, the one constant for some has been work, often working remotely from their own homes. In a time where, despite the isolation, many employees may grow closer to their colleagues, employers will be considering the ramifications of workplace romances and questioning what action, if any, they need to take.
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Who Cares for the Carers?
April 22nd, 2021 by Stuart Smith
The pressures on workers with family carer responsibilities has never been higher, and the need for employers to acknowledge and support those workers never more urgent.
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What has Happened to Gender Pay Gap Reporting?
March 23rd, 2021 by Stuart Smith
Since gender pay gap reporting became mandatory for large employers in 2017, the average GPG for full time employees has marginally reduced year on year from 18.4% to an estimated 15.5% in 2020.
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How can Employers and their Directors/Senior Managers Seek to Understand and Interpret England’s Current COVID Restrictions and their Obligations?
January 29th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
England is currently enduring a third national lockdown that has been in operation since 6 January 2021. On 27 January the Prime Minister announced that the current measures will remain in place at least until 8 March, after which date the “economic and social restrictions” may be eased.
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The Importance of Senior Executives Leading by Example in Organisations
December 17th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
In a time when businesses are increasingly cash conscious, and tough decisions are being made with respect to redundancies, discretionary payments and performance issues, it is more vital than ever that senior executives conduct themselves appropriately and do not jeopardise their position. In this alert, we consider the importance of senior executives leading by example […]
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How can Exiting Senior Executives Protect their Equity Interests?
November 13th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
We recently published a news alert highlighting the most common queries we have been receiving from senior executives in the current climate, one of which was “how can exiting senior executives protect their equity interests?” For a senior executive or partner who is facing an exit from the workplace, whether by reason of redundancy, retirement or otherwise, a […]
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Over the last six months, senior executives and founders have been navigating the shift to remote working brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we enter an extended period of government-encouraged working from home, we consider three key issues senior leaders may continue to face and offer some practical considerations, which we hope will be […]
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What can Senior Executives do when their Discretionary Pay has been Reduced or Withheld?
October 5th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
We recently published a news alert highlighting the most common queries we have been receiving from senior executives in the current climate, one of which was “how can senior executives deal with allegations of wrongdoing and investigations?”
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International Equal Pay Day – the ongoing challenges and the impact of COVID-19
September 18th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
On Friday 18 September 2020, we mark the first International Equal Pay Day, intended to recognise the continued efforts towards achieving equal pay for work of equal value.
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Matters for Senior Executives to Consider during a Remote Workplace Investigation
September 10th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
We recently published a news alert highlighting the most common queries we have been receiving from senior executives in the current climate, one of which was “how can senior executives deal with allegations of wrongdoing and investigations?”
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