As a huge horseracing fan and employment lawyer, I was extremely disappointed this week to read some of the details surrounding the appeal of the jockey, Robbie Dunne....more
I have to put my hand up. As a sports fan, I have held the view that it is almost impossible to have pay parity between men and women in the sporting arena. Even if the prize money is the same, total pay is not ‒ the sponsors...more
Helping to prepare FMIs, payment and e-money firms for proposed implementation...more
Ask anyone what is meant by diversity and inclusion in the workplace and they are likely to give an answer along the followings lines: Diversity is about having the presence of different characteristics such as race,...more
Few would disagree that a lack of diversity and inclusion in any setting can have a negative impact. The financial sector regulators (the FCA and PRA) are addressing this issue, starting with the publication of a Discussion...more
The motive of a whistleblower is often questioned, with good reason. Disclosures of malpractice or wrongdoing are often made in the context of performance management, a dismissal, or a grudge by a disgruntled worker. From an...more
The new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) senior managers and certification regime (the new regime) will come into force on 7 March 2016. Many firms will see this date as marking...more