In response to mounting and more vocal concern, the Government has announced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, a world leading scheme to assist millions of self-employed individuals in the UK.

So what is the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme?

It can be daunting to be told you are at risk of redundancy. In such circumstances, it is helpful to understand what your rights are, as well as, your employer’s obligations towards you.Redundancy can be a lawful reason to terminate someone’s employment. However, just because an employee is told she is being made redundant, does not mean that a dismissal resulting will be automatically lawful.

The 8th March 2020 is International Women’s Day, a global day which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Every year the initiative chooses a different theme to focus on. This year’s theme is equality, which provides a timely juncture to consider the recent developments in progress towards equal pay for women.

On a Monday morning, my colleague and I (both women, both season ticket holders) will often discuss the trials and…

On International Women’s day we rightly reflect on the positive steps taken towards gender equality. However, it’s also a time to take stock and identify the work that still needs to be done. Creating a gender equal society requires us to address the challenges faced by all women, including women of colour.