Thousands of workers now be protected against managers targeting people on ethnicity, gender, trade union membership or disability grounds says GMB Union.
What should be the first call of action for businesses, especially start-ups, when they have a discrimination case against them? Seek advice. Discrimination cases can be complex, time consuming, expensive and reputationally damaging. Obtaining initial advice at the very start will make a big difference to the end result. How would you advise businesses to […]
An innovative and increasingly desired tool, smart working allows companies to save money and allows employees to meet a better work-life balance. However, the path to an agile conception of work seems far from plain, because the legislation is not always completely clear. What is ‘smart working’? Smart working is a mode of execution […]
What is TUPE? TUPE regulations in Italy include both a unions’ information procedure - which must be triggered in advance by both the transferor and the transferee at least 25 days before the transfer agreement or any binding agreement between the transferor and the transferee is executed (this, upon the unions’ written request hereof, may […]
With the Christmas season upon us and festive functions about to be in full swing, getting ‘merry’ with our colleagues is one way many of us like to wind down after a busy year.
This week International law firm Baker McKenzie faces an investigation hearing by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) over allegations of sexual misconduct within the firm.
Just in recent months we have seen the much-loved US fashion store Forever 21 announce their struggle, resulting in shops outside the US closing, we are witnessing British retailer Mothercare preparing for the worst, and have also waved goodbye to the long-lived travel group Thomas Cook that provide millions with irreplaceable memories – perhaps the […]
After the New York Times story ran, the hashtag #MeToo went viral and nearly broke the internet, thus sparking a widespread movement among female employees to band together and bravely showcase their experiences through various social media platforms. Employers could no longer turn a blind eye and quiet their voices. Women everywhere demanded action on […]
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