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Understanding Maternity and Pregnancy Discrimination: Lessons from the Nicola Hinds' Case

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Nicola Hinds' recent legal victory against her former employer, Mitie, has shone a spotlight on the issue of maternity and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Nicola Hinds successfully pursued a discrimination claim (and constructive...

The Crucial Role of Settlement Agreements: Case Study Review of "Bathgate v Technip Singapore PTE Ltd"

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Settlement Agreements are often utilised to help manage the exit process when an employee leaves their place of employment, especially in redundancy and dismissal situations. By signing a Settlement Agreement, the employee agrees to waive their legal...

How workplace harassment can go both ways

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Status does not confer special protection regarding bullying or sexual harassment. Bullying has been hitting the headlines in recent weeks, demonstrating that no matter how high you fly, wings can be burned. It is behaviour that has seen Dominic Raab and...

What are my responsibilities as an employer regarding asbestos?

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Despite the abolishment of using asbestos in buildings almost 20 years ago, there are still over 2,000 deaths a year caused by exposure to the material. These are mainly due to lung cancer and mesothelioma, which can take years to develop following the initial exposure.