Nicola Welchman outlines the potential pitfalls for organisations that need to dismiss someone working voluntarily – and how to avoid them
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What to consider when dismissing a volunteer
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
U.K. whistleblower protections, awards needed to compensate ‘career suicide’
Discrimination against whistleblowers in the U.K. has risen to such a level that the government may need to actively pursue plans to afford greater legal protection, as well as introduce financial awards to compensate for their “career suicide.”
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People in the UK are working longer for many reasons. For many, the social benefits of staying in work. what do you need to know and do if you believe have been the victim of age discrimination at work?
Chambers has launched their 2026 rankings of the best employment lawyers in the UK and has ranked Bloomsbury Square Employment Law.
Bloomsbury Square Employment Law announces today that the firm has been recommended by the Legal 500 UK for the first time as a “Firm to Watch” in the Employment (Senior Executives) section.
If you’re facing challenges at work getting top-quality legal advice could be crucial. But how do you find a top employment lawyer who is right for your situation?
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?