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Are some job adverts discouraging women from applying?
It is now well known that advertising a vacancy for a “barmaid” or a “handyman” would discriminate against applicants of the opposite sex. When Human
May 4, 2018 No Comments
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What all HR and People Managers should know
From interesting discussions with a range of employment lawyers on EU law and Brexit, to honing communication and presentation skills whilst chanting ‘Mary had a
March 29, 2018 No Comments
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Up to snow good – employment law tips for employers in the aftermath of Snow-maggedon
Have you been affected by no-show employees this week as a result of snow-maggedon? Are you unsure about whether you need to pay staff who
March 2, 2018 No Comments
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Polly Rodway appears on the BBC Victoria Derbyshire show on the employment law implications of Storm Emma
How did the snowman get to work? By icicle. Boom boom. Polly Rodway, Partner at BDBF LLP live on the BBC Victoria Derbyshire show advised on the
March 1, 2018 No Comments
Employee Monitoring in Financial Services Firms
The FCA has announced an increase in the number of financial services firms who must record communications made by their employees.
May 18, 2017 No Comments
“Overqualified” or too old for the job?
It’s common knowledge that some employers try to recruit in their own image (whether lawful or not). Job advertisements and person specifications can be used to pinpoint particular demographics, and in particular, certain age groups. Advertising for a candidate who is active, energetic and computer-savvy? Chances are, you’re looking to hire someone young.
October 12, 2016 No Comments
Disclosure of all convictions and cautions is a breach of Article 8 rights to respect for private life
The Supreme Court has held that that the blanket requirement to disclose all convictions and cautions for the purpose of criminal records checks without regard to their relevance was not compatible with the right to respect for private life under Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights.
July 18, 2014 No Comments
