Opinion – Page 11
-
OpinionEqual Pay Act: 50 years on
Many questions on equality were tackled with vigour in the 1970s - the ‘decade of legislation’ - but seem to have remained stubbornly current since.
-
OpinionMother in law: Back to school?
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family in lockdown somewhere in England.
-
OpinionMother in law: Secretaries need to stay
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
-
OpinionMother in law: keeping your distance
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family in lockdown somewhere in England.
-
OpinionStay home, save lives: A different kind of Ramadan
Firms should ensure all employees are aware of what is involved for employees observing Ramadan and the potential impact in the workplace.
-
OpinionMother in law: the lockdown balancing act
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family in lockdown somewhere in England.
-
OpinionMother in law: finding the silver lining
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: making the most of the here and now.
-
OpinionShami’s interview outtakes
Following the Gazette’s interview with the shadow attorney general, here are a few points worth adding.
-
OpinionMother in law: coping with the kids in lockdown
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: a guide to handling school closures.
-
OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: the 'male default'.
-
OpinionDon't be deterred by perceived lack of social mobility in law
I firmly believe that, if you are prepared to work hard enough, this rewarding profession is yours for the taking.
-
OpinionEquitable briefing: the second 100 years of women in law
Employment Lawyers Association scheme monitors solicitors’ instructions to employment law barristers by reference to gender.
-
OpinionFirms’ commitment to equality
How can I tell which firms are really dedicated to equality and diversity?
-
OpinionIt should not be remarkable that women lead firms
Legal sector is not renowned for adopting new management approaches but it must adapt to the needs of the modern workforce.
-
OpinionIs the menopause still taboo in law firms?
It is no secret that the profession would benefit from taking women’s health more seriously.
-
OpinionBlog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: online reviews.
-
OpinionSigning the women in law pledge
Pledge provides firms with framework to work towards eliminating gender bias and demonstrating that employees are actively engaged in commitment to equality.
-
OpinionGroundhog day for domestic abuse victims
Domestic Abuse Bill has potential to change millions of lives. But without significant cash injection, legislation alone will not be enough.
-
OpinionBarrister who overcame prejudice to reach the Old Bailey
Rose QC – the remarkable story of Rose Heilbron: trailblazer and legal icon | Hilary Heilbron
-
OpinionEquality is taking too long
Women working in the law predict it will take 20 years or more to achieve equality in the legal profession.