International Whistleblowing by Senior Executives – Principle Versus Personal Risk – IFSEA 2021 Virtual Conference Video
April 21st, 2021 by Marketing
The eighth session was an interesting discussion about whether international whistleblowing laws go far enough to protect and encourage the principled executive, and how they can best manage the potential legal, regulatory and reputational risks of blowing the whistle on wrongdoing in corporate and public life.
HR issues hit Arcadia Group before downfall
December 8th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
HR issues have the power to make or break a business. For example, if an employer handles negative cases well and admits their failings they will likely be seen more positively, however, if a business is unable to bounce back following the negative press it can ultimately lead to a company’s demise. Last year Lloyd’s […]
Positive Action under the Equality Act 2010: The Case of Furlong v Chief Constable of Cheshire Police
November 10th, 2020 by Marketing
Positive Action under the Equality Act 2010: The Case of Furlong v Chief Constable of Cheshire Police
How can Employers use the “Tie Breaker” Exemption to Improve Diversity?
September 22nd, 2020 by Stuart Smith
In this second video of our Positive Action Series, our Senior Consultant Pia Sanchez and Associate Pooja Dasgupta explain the tie breaker exemption under Section 159 of the Equality Act 2010, which enables employers to take positive action for the recruitment and promotion of disadvantaged groups that share a protected characteristic, including where their participation as a group is disproportionately low.
We are delighted to bring you the recording of this expert discussion on Mergers in the Time of Coronavirus and Beyond. The Chair and the Managing Partner of the recently merged law firm Moore Barlow LLP joined our panel of legal and management experts to share their commercial, legal and practical advice for professional services […]
An Overview of Positive Action under the Equality Act 2010
Our colleague Pia Sanchez discusses key issues for employers to consider to ensure good performance management and minimise the risk of discrimination and other employment claims, in this short video. The recent case of Ms Liebenberg v DS Smith Packaging Limited is a helpful case for employers to follow when confronted with performance issues involving […]