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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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.