Richard Fox
Will Goldman Sachs’ unlimited holiday policy start a new trend?
The news that Goldmans Sachs will allow its senior bankers to take as many days’ leave as they want under a new flexible vacation scheme has raised eyebrows and reignited the debate about unlimited...
What employers can dictate over Christmas
?The public mood is now very much focused on Christmas. The government has liberalised lockdown to allow for more social mixing over the festive period and quarantine requirements have been relaxed...
Hot topic: Political conversations at work
Workplaces are becoming increasingly politicised, with research from Jobsite finding that 46% of employees have noticed an increase in political discussion among colleagues
Ted Baker's ‘forced hugs policy’: Lessons for other employers
The instance of Ted Baker offers some important lessons to other employers as they seek to update their approach in a post-#MeToo? era
Where now for tribunal fees?
Employers will have to ensure they follow best practice and guidance, and the law, in managing their workforce
Shoesmith case an important lesson for employers
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has been quoted as saying the pay-out to Sharon Shoesmith, reported to be as much as £600,000, left a “bad taste” in the mouth.
Employment law: Out of the frying pan into the fire?
Controversy surrounds the attempt to reverse the 2002 Dispute Resolution Regulations.