by Shahrzad Seifi | Apr 16, 2026 | Article, Pregnancy & Maternity
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to recognise what many parents have known for years: pregnancy loss is not simply a medical event. It is a bereavement. From April 2026, women and their partners in Northern Ireland are entitled to...
by Esther Peacock | Apr 2, 2026 | Article, Diversity & Inclusion
When Nina’s arthritis flared, the commute vanished – but the pain did not. At home, the kitchen table became her desk, her laptop a daily reminder that productivity had a cost. A simple ergonomic chair and voice recognition software transformed her day from...
by Roy Magara | Mar 25, 2026 | Article, Employment Tribunal
Imagine arriving at work each day knowing that part of your identity will become the punchline of the room. Not in an overtly hostile way, perhaps, but through the kind of remarks that are often brushed aside as “just banter”. A nickname referencing your nationality....
by Esther Peacock | Mar 16, 2026 | Article, Employment Tribunal
Early one morning before a hospital shift begins, a group of nurses arrive at work. They follow the same routine they have followed for years. They greet colleagues, collect equipment, and head toward the staff changing rooms before beginning their rounds. For...
by Abiola Craig | Mar 4, 2026 | Article, Workplace Bullying
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses still have legitimate uses in employment, particularly to protect commercial information and to keep settlement terms private. But in bullying, harassment and discrimination disputes, “standard”...
by Shahrzad Seifi | Feb 23, 2026 | Article, Workplace Issues
Sarah had chaired meetings like this for years. She’s experienced, organised, and well-respected, the sort of person colleagues relied on – a senior professional who knows the work inside out and rarely loses control of a room. However, halfway through...
