Headlines have been blowing up this week with several big businesses making policy changes to force its workforce back into the office. A topic that often results in a heated debate.
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Can staff now be forced back to the office?
Fear of retaliation: why whistleblowers hesitate
The financial sector must do more to protect those who choose to speak up. Commentary from Will Burrows
Employees more likely to report sexual misconduct than malpractice
More than half of employees (51%) would not feel safe reporting that their company was breaking the law, research by Bloomsbury Square Employment Law found in October. Of these, 45% cited fear of losing their job as the reason.
Firing a whistleblower – legally
Chris Hogg outlines the law regarding dismissal of a whistleblower for reasons other than blowing the whistle
Improved whistleblowing culture could protect firms against reputational risk
A recent study by Bloomsbury Square Employment Law revealed that a staggering 51 per cent of UK employees do not feel safe or confident disclosing instances of misconduct.
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As temperatures soar across the UK, many workers may find their offices uncomfortably warm and stuffy. So, what happens when the heat becomes too much? Can you insist on working from home?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee. It typically brings the employee’s employment to an end and waives employee’s right to legal claims in exchange for a financial payment.
A without prejudice conversation takes place for the purposes of settling a dispute between an employer and an employee.
CV embellishments are common. If a professional chooses to modify aspects of their CV to exaggerate their current or past roles, what distinguishes harmless embellishment from illegal misrepresentation? Our partner, Garvey Hanchard, discusses the complexities of lying on your CV.
The Employment Rights Bill made 2024 a major year for employment law in the UK. In this article, Hardeep Kular takes a look at the evolving legal landscape and the key changes which employers and employees should be watching out for in 2025 as well as further anticipated changes in 2026.