The Lawdown Episode 45: University of Sussex fined for not upholding Freedom of Speech; Ben & Jerry’s CEO removed for promotion of political views; Citi Bank Assistant VP settles maternity discrimination claim
April 11th, 2025 by Neha Jannath
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Wonu Sanda, Emma Bartlett, and Beth Hale discuss the following: The treatment of a professor at the University of Sussex, after she was accused of transphobia and subsequently left the University; this dispute led to the University being issued a fine of £585,000 for failing to uphold Freedom of Speech. […]
The Lawdown Episode 44: Chelsea football player Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment; Luis Rubiales convicted of sexual assault after Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup win; and the US driven rollback on DEI
March 17th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Emma Bartlett, Sarah Chilton, Wonu Sanda and first-time contributor Liz Pearson discuss the following: Sam Kerr (a high profile Australian and Chelsea football player) being found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment. We dig deeper into the circumstances that led to the criminal prosecution and the context behind the headlines. We also consider whether Kerr’s […]
Employment Rights Bill: Key Changes to Workplace Harassment Responsibilities – Ten-Minute Talk
March 11th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In the second of this video series focused on the Employment Rights Bill, Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe discuss the key changes to workplace harassment responsibilities arising from the new Employment Rights Bill. In this Ten-Minute Talk, Beth and Mitchell discuss the following: Employer Responsibilities: An overview of the key changes that will impact employer responsibilities […]
The Lawdown Episode 43: 200 Companies adopt a permanent 4-day week; Lord Rose claims working from home is not proper work; Marcus Rashford publicly criticised by manager; and can/should lawyers compete on the BBC’s hit show “The Traitors”?
February 10th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda discuss the following: 200 companies implement a permanent 4-day week and Tokyo’s 4-day working week plans to increase the fertility rate. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a 4-day week without a reduction in pay, including the potential impact on […]
The Lawdown Episode 42: Unemployed may get weight-loss jabs; BBC workplace culture review; Benjamin Mendy’s claim for £11.5M in unpaid wages
December 12th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett and Associate Kia Aoki discuss the following: The suggestion by the Government to give overweight people weight-loss jabs to help them get back to work and the potential disability discrimination issues that may arise. The BBC’s commencement of an independent workplace culture review, with particular focus on the […]
EU Pay Transparency Regulations and their Impact on UK Based Employers: Ten-Minute Talk
November 29th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
In this Ten-Minute Talk, Kelsey Murrell (Associate at CM Murray LLP) and Stuart Hyland (Partner at Blick Rothenberg) discuss what UK employers should know about the EU Pay Transparency regulations, which will come into effect in June 2026. In particular, Stuart and Kelsey discuss: What are the EU Pay Transparency Regulations? Why should UK employers who are not subject to […]
Navigating New Employer Duties: Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Ten-Minute Talk
October 25th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
From 26 October 2024, all employers (irrespective of size) will be under a mandatory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace (the Duty under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023). Failure to do so (or a suspected breach of this duty) will entitle the Equality and Human […]