Paternity rights: what the UK can learn from other countries
For years, fathers across the UK have voiced frustration with their parental leave rights, describing themselves as being “penalised for having children” and feeling as though they are “abandoning” their partners during one of the most important periods of family life. Statutory paternity leave in the UK compares poorly to European peers. The result is […]
The Milburn Review: the barriers facing young people
The Milburn Review paints a troubling picture of a labour market increasingly failing young people. The independent Review, led by Labour grandee and former Treasury minister, Sir Alan Milburn, warns of a “lost” generation in its interim report, published yesterday (May 28). The report argues that youth unemployment can no longer be understood as a […]
Breaking the silence: NDAs, bullying and the future of workplace accountability
For decades, the confidentiality clause has been an almost invisible fixture of the British professional landscape. Historically, such non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were designed to protect commercially sensitive information such as trade secrets and intellectual property. Over time, however, their use has become embedded in the resolution of workplace disputes, with alarming consequences, particularly for women. […]
