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Trust is a vital element in any relationship, and the workplace is no exception. If you are able to establish trust within an organisation, and foster a culture which encourages open communication...

This year has seen a number of significant decisions in the EAT, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights which are likely to impact on employers

When the EU Whistleblowing Protection Directive came into force on 21st December 2021, governments and organisations across EU countries began to introduce the rules into their national laws.

Imagine you've witnessed corporate wrongdoing. Whether by your own choice or the company's, you're now leaving your job. The lawyers come to you with separation paperwork and ask you to sign it.

The collapse of Bell Pottinger, a public relations firm which pioneered work with financial services and represented authoritarian regimes worldwide...

The UK's fraud enforcement landscape is undergoing significant transformation as Jonathan Fisher KC's Independent Review proposes sweeping changes including new corporate criminal offences for digital platforms, anti-fraud levies, and whistleblower incentivisation schemes. Meanwhile, the SFO navigates increased operational intensity alongside the costly settlement of the ENRC litigation, while the FCA expands its Consumer Duty enforcement and the newly formed Fair Work Agency establishes its enforcement pri

What are the topics of most interest in 2017? Inevitably, there is some cross-over with legislative developments – most notably regarding the gig economy and new ways of working...

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently published a final version of its guidance for in-house solicitors. Expected for a long time...

In today's increasingly polarized world, the workplace is not immune to the tensions arising from divergent political, social and cultural views.

The health of workplace culture is often measured by how employees choose to raise concerns and whether they trust their organization enough to do so.

From October 2024, UK employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, as mandated by the Worker Protection Act. Employers should proactively assess risks, update policies, and provide effective training.

New DOJ whistleblower incentives. Investigation-related KPIs. Accountability demands from stakeholders of all stripes.

We will be talking about the first Court of Appeal decision on what "in the public interest" means in deciding whether a person makes a disclosure that gives them whistle-blower protection

In its recent ruling, the Supreme Court unanimously concluded that the Uber drivers who brought claims against Uber in 2015 are workers rather than independent contractors, giving them the range...

The Directive is applicable to all EU states and aims to provide a high-level of protection to whistleblowers across a wide range of sectors including public procurement...

Our tracker highlights new domestic and EU legislation, key Private Members' Bills and Government consultations for legislative reform.

The collapse of Lehman Brothers and PPI misselling are two scandals which have contributed to one of the most turbulent periods in the financial services industry's history.