Garvey Hanchard is co-founder of Bloomsbury Square Employment Law LLP, a West End boutique which focuses on employee matters. He shares a day in his working life with The Brief.
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Government refuses to ban NDAs in harassment cases
Nicola Welchman, shares her thoughts on why the government has refused to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in harassment cases in response to the Treasury select committee’s Sexism in the City report.
‘Without prejudice’ vs ‘protected conversation’: why HR should understand the difference
Will Burrows explains the nuances between the two terms – and what they mean to employers
Extended Safeguards – Parents in the Workplace
Nicola Welchman, Partner at Bloomsbury Square Employment Law, explains the recent changes brought by the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, which came into effect on April 6, 2024. This Act enhances protections for new and expectant parents by providing stronger safeguards against redundancy.
Can bosses force their managers back to the office?
Chris Hogg comments on Elizabeth Wilson, a manager at the City regulator, has been defeated in a legal case on her right to work from home. The ruling could set a far-reaching precedent
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The statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensation, currently set at £118,223 or one year’s salary (whichever is lower), often fails to deliver justice for high earners. In most areas of law, damages reflect actual loss. Yet senior executives face an arbitrary ceiling on redress, regardless of how egregious the dismissal or how significant the financial impact.
When a senior executive is offered a settlement agreement, the employer’s fee contribution can sometimes feel like a rubber stamp. In reality, the legal work involved in advising on an executive exit is detailed and strategic.
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.