Will Burrows on why better protection is needed for those who report wrongdoing.
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Whistleblowing: what needs to change?
What to consider when dismissing a volunteer
Nicola Welchman outlines the potential pitfalls for organisations that need to dismiss someone working voluntarily – and how to avoid them
Staff fear exposing bad bosses
Internal research by us shows that more than half of all UK employees still fear blowing the whistle on illegal work practices. Published in Daily Express.
BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington after five-month inquiry into bullying claims in the last series.
Will Burrows shares his views on the allegations of bullying and harassment on the set of Strictly between Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice
Using mediation to settle workplace disputes
Garvey Hanchard explains how mediators can help employers resolve issues and avoid tribunals
Insights
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.