by Roy Magara | Jun 25, 2026 | Article, Discrimination, Workplace Issues
It feels like every summer in the UK now comes with the same warning: hotter days, longer heatwaves, and increased extreme weather alerts. 2026 is no exception! The Met Office issued a rare red extreme heat warning for June, with previous summer temperature records...
by Shahrzad Seifi | May 26, 2026 | Article, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
In 2026, it should be uncontroversial to say that women belong at every level of the workplace. Yet across industries in the UK, a stubborn and uncomfortable reality persists: women are too often seen but for the wrong reasons. As an employment solicitor, I regularly...
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 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...
