Employment law
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You don’t have to be ‘fun’ at work, says French court
Worker wins dismissal claim after refusing to join in ‘humiliating and intrusive’ social events
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Tributes pour in after TikTok star solicitor Richard Grogan dies
‘We will miss his energy, humour, and deep commitment to the profession,’ the Law Society of Ireland says
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Careers
‘Lawyers are like translators — your client must be able to understand and apply your advice’
ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean Sandie Gaines reflects on her time as an employment lawyer, the skills future lawyers need to succeed and why London is a great place to train
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Journal
Old Firm: The match verdict on philosophical belief
Some say football is a religion, but does fervent support for Rangers FC amount to “philosophical belief”?
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GDL student taken on as consultant solicitor’s ‘personal legal secretary’ after meeting at Playboy casino was not employee of firm, tribunal finds
Judge described lawyer’s behaviour as “extraordinary”
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Journal
Uber drivers are workers, rules Supreme Court
Aspiring barrister Joshua Xerri looks at the much-talked about employment case
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Journal
The future of interim relief in discrimination claims
Employment tribunal advocate Thomas Fuller examines the recent case of Steer v Stormsure Ltd
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Careers
The global pandemic and its impact on employment law
Burges Salmon employment lawyers explain how they navigate ever-shifting coronavirus workplace issues, guidance and regulations
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Careers
What the second lockdown means for employment lawyers
Bryn Doyle, an employment partner at Squire Patton Boggs’ Manchester office, talks furlough and restructuring on the high street
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Careers
Why diversity and inclusion must become a ‘critical business priority’
RPC employment partner Kelly Thomson explains how, as businesses plan for the future world of work, it is important they hold onto the lessons learnt during the pandemic
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Careers
My life as an employment lawyer
Luke Bowery, partner at Burges Salmon, considers some of the current issues at play for employment lawyers in the wake of COVID-19 and recent widespread social movements
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Careers
How coronavirus has led to a surge in work for employment lawyers
CMS trainee Oliver Bristow explains why employment lawyers are more in-demand than ever
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Journal
Uber in the Supreme Court: The case so far
BPTC student Joshua Xerri provides a summary of this week’s two-day hearing and considers some of the wider issues impacting the so-called ‘gig-economy’
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Careers
What it takes to be an employment lawyer
ULaw campus dean Amanda Hedayati reflects on her legal career ahead of tonight’s ‘Secrets to Success’ event in Manchester
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Journal
The ethical veganism case: a reflection of a progressive society
Discrimination lawyer Yara Ali-Adib looks at last week’s headline-grabbing ruling
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Lawyers caught gossiping about employment case in the pub let off the hook
Discussion of how to ‘manage out’ man bringing discrimination claim not allowed into evidence
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Careers
The diary of an employment lawyer
Legal Cheek Careers meets employment solicitor-turned ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean, Sandie Gaines, to discuss her career journey to date and application tips for summer training contract success
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Social media sackings ignore rights to privacy and free expression
UK courts are unduly harsh on employees sacked for their foolish social media posts, argues UCL Professor Virginia Mantouvalou
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Journal
Why our employment laws need some serious attention
Nottingham law grad Fraser Collingham reflects on his recent experience working in the hospitality industry and explains why employment law reform is much-needed
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Supreme Court hears its first ever gig economy case
Far-reaching changes to employment law on the horizon
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Judges are not workers, Court of Appeal rules
District Judge fails in claim Uber drivers continue to win