by Roy Magara | Apr 29, 2026 | Advice for all, Article
The email that lands just before close of play It is a familiar scenario. An employee finishes their working day and, just before logging off, an email arrives. It is short, polite, and carries a tone of finality. Attached is a document – usually titled “Without...
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 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...
