Law

50% of employees are unaware of their maternity/paternity leave rights

New parents give birth to increasing discrimination through not understanding the maternity/paternity leave rights in their current role.

How to support staff wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to take its toll, Lawyer Francesca Mundy shares how to support staff wellbeing and mental health

Can your employer refuse to let you work from home?

As the UK’s coronavirus safeguarding measures continue, Mini Setty explains the law on employees’ rights to work from home.

How to take back control of your career progression

One legal expert, tipped as a regional “rising star” shares her experience to help other women with their career progression.

RPC signs Women in Law Pledge to boost gender equality in the legal profession

A new internal 15-point Gender Balance Plan underlines law firm’s further commitment to eradicating gender inequality.

Women in the workplace – the work that still needs to be done

While women continue to drive change in the working world, from flexible working to tackling the gender pay gap, much remains to be done.

Seven financial services firms recognised for LGBT+ work

Two regulators and several law firms in the UK also made the Stonewall list.

Baroness Hale appointed Honorary Professor at UCL

Baroness Hale of Richmond, President of the Supreme Court, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at UCL Faculty of Laws.

Women on boards: why forcing the issue is not easy in the USA

California’s first-in-the-nation law that mandates women on boards is facing a critical court challenge.

Axiom’s diversity statistics eclipse legal industry standards

Axiom’s 2018/2019 Diversity Report cements its commitment to diversity and inclusion across its entire employee population.